Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 523: 3

Answer

B

Work Step by Step

Poliovirus was widely used in live vaccines. The virus is responsible for causing poliomyelitis. Two types of vaccines are used to prevent poliomyelitis. An inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) that is given by injection in the arm or leg (IPV) and a live, attenuated oral poliovirus vaccine that is given by mouth (OPV).
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