Human Health And Disease Question 42

Question: DPT stands for:

Options:

A) Diphtheria, Pertussis and Typhoid

B) Diarrhoea, Plague and Tetanus

C) Diarrhoea, Whooping cough and Tuberculosis

D) Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

“D.P.T.” vaccine stands for “Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus”. This is a combination vaccine that is given to children to protect them against three different diseases: Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Tetanus.