What type of vaccine is the hepatitis A vaccine? _____
#4
The vaccine for Hepatitis B Virus uses recombinant _____
#5
What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
#6
Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
#7
Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
Hepatitis A and B vaccination US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Hepatitis A and B vaccination with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Hepatitis A and B vaccination Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: Hepatitis B is from the _____ family
Answer: hepadnavirus
Flashcard 2: What type of vaccine is the HAV vaccine?_____
Answer: Inactivated/killed
Flashcard 3: What type of vaccine is the hepatitis A vaccine? _____
Answer: Inactivated/killed
Flashcard 4: The vaccine for Hepatitis B Virus uses recombinant _____
Answer: HbsAg
Flashcard 5: What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
Answer: encapsulated organisms; specifically S. pneumoniae, H influenzae, N. meningitidis
Flashcard 6: Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
Answer: When a vaccine is based on a polysaccharide capsule antigen, the polysaccharide must be attached to a protein in order to induce sufficient immune response.
Flashcard 7: Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
Answer: exotoxins
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