Smallpox

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Who developed the first vaccine against Smallpox?

  • Edward Jenner (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Emil von Behring
  • Elie Metchnikoff

What is variolation?

  • Injecting weakened viruses
  • Consuming smallpox scabs
  • Using smallpox scabs for tattooing
  • Inhaling powder made from smallpox scabs (correct)

What is cross-reactivity in the context of antibodies?

  • Antibody reacts with larger antigens
  • Antibody reacts with any antigen
  • Antibody reacts with structurally similar antigens (correct)
  • Antibody reacts only with the original antigen

Where is the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology (VECTOR Institute) located?

<p>Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Louis Pasteur develop?

<p>The first attenuated vaccine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed a vaccine against Smallpox?

<p>Edward Jenner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is variolation?

<p>Inhaling powder made from smallpox scabs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology (VECTOR Institute) located?

<p>Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-reactivity in the context of antibodies?

<p>Antibody reaction with structurally similar antigens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does attenuation involve in the context of vaccines?

<p>Weakening bacteria or viruses through exposure to modifying conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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