Toxicology and Immunology
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What is the recommended timeframe for administering ϒ-globulin treatment?

  • Within 1-2 days of exposure
  • Within a week of exposure (correct)
  • Within 2-3 weeks of exposure
  • Within 1-2 months of exposure

    • Why is administration of ϒ-globulin unnecessary after the first 3 months of pregnancy?

  • Rubella rarely infects the fetus in the later months (correct)
  • The fetus is already infected
  • The vaccine is not effective during this period
  • The mother is already immune

    • What was the outcome of Meyer et al.'s study in 1966?

  • Unsuccessful attenuation of the rubella virus
  • Successful attenuation of the rubella virus (correct)
  • The virus became more virulent
  • No significant results were obtained

    • Where was the HPV77 strain of the rubella virus attenuated?

    <p>African green monkey cell culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering ϒ-globulin after multiple exposures?

    <p>To reduce the risk of infection after each contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the strain isolated and attenuated in human diploid embryonic lung fibroblast cell cultures?

    <p>RA27/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mumps?

    <p>A viral disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of protection against rubella provided by vaccines?

    <p>Many years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was HPV77DK12 withdrawn from the UK market?

    <p>It had adverse side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the route of administration for the HPV77 strain?

    <p>Intramuscular injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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