Which one of the following can not be used for preparation of vaccines against plague -

Question

Which one of the following can not be used for preparation of vaccines against plague - (A) Avirulent live bacteria (B) Synthetic capsular polysaccharide material (C) Heat-killed suspensions of virulent bacteria (D) Formalin-inactivated suspensions of virulent bacteria

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Synthetic capsular polysaccharide vaccines are available for the treatment of pneumonia and meningitis. Vaccines against plague are prepared from the suspensions of attenuated or heat killed virulent bacteria or avirulent live bacteria.

Q. Which one of the following can not be used for preparation of vaccines against plague -

Avirulent live bacteria

Synthetic capsular polysaccharide material

Heat-killed suspensions of virulent bacteria

Formalin-inactivated suspensions of virulent bacteria

Synthetic capsular polysaccharide vaccines are available for the treatment of pneumonia and meningitis. Vaccines against plague are prepared from the suspensions of attenuated or heat killed virulent bacteria or avirulent live bacteria.