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Combined diphtheria-tetanus immunization of adults. 1975

J C Trinca

The administration of a combined adult-type diphtheria-tetanus vaccine to a group of 35 adults seeking booster tetanus immunization produced a secondary immune response to the diphtheria antigen in 26. A satisfactory response to the tetanus antigen was noted in all those who gave a reliable history of active tetanus immunization, including eight individuals who had not received a dose of toxoid for 25 to 28 years. No systemic reactions were observed, but significant correlation was found between local reactivity and a high post-booster titre of tetanus antitoxin. Selective use of the combined vaccine instead of tetanus toxoid alone offers a means of raising the diphtheria immunity in the adult population.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007117	Immunization, Secondary	Any immunization following a primary immunization and involving exposure to the same or a closely related antigen.	Immunization, Booster,Revaccination,Secondary Immunization,Booster Immunization,Booster Immunizations,Immunizations, Booster,Immunizations, Secondary,Revaccinations,Secondary Immunizations
D007156	Immunologic Memory	The altered state of immunologic responsiveness resulting from initial contact with antigen, which enables the individual to produce antibodies more rapidly and in greater quantity in response to secondary antigenic stimulus.	Immune Memory,Immunological Memory,Memory, Immunologic,Immune Memories,Immunologic Memories,Immunological Memories,Memory, Immune,Memory, Immunological
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D004165	Diphtheria	A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.	Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection,Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections,Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae
D004166	Diphtheria Antitoxin	An antitoxin produced against the toxin of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE that is used for the treatment of DIPHTHERIA.	Antitoxin, Diphtheria
D004168	Diphtheria Toxoid	The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with TETANUS TOXOID and PERTUSSIS VACCINE; (DTP); or with tetanus toxoid alone (DT for pediatric use and Td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN is for treatment.	Diphtheria Vaccine,Toxoid, Diphtheria,Vaccine, Diphtheria
D004338	Drug Combinations	Single preparations containing two or more active agents, for the purpose of their concurrent administration as a fixed dose mixture.	Drug Combination,Combination, Drug,Combinations, Drug
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man