________ vaccine is an example of a live attenuated bacterial vaccine.

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  1. Cholera
  2. Typhoid
  3. Anthrax
  4. Plague

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Option 2 : Typhoid
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The correct answer is option 2

Key Points

  • Live attenuated bacterial vaccines are vaccines that contain weakened or live bacteria that can cause disease.
  • These vaccines are designed to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the bacteria, without causing the actual disease.
  • The typhoid vaccine is an example of a live attenuated bacterial vaccine. It is made from a weakened strain of Salmonella typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. The vaccine is given orally, and it is about 80% effective in preventing typhoid fever.Hence option 2 is correct.
  • Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis, which is a spore-forming bacteria.
    • Anthrax vaccines are made from killed bacteria or from the bacteria's toxins.
  • Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, which is a bacterium.
  • Plague vaccines are made from killed bacteria.
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