DPT vaccine
DPT Vaccine
The DPT vaccine (pronounced "dee-pee-tee") is a combination vaccine that protects against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The vaccine is given by injection into a muscle.
Pronunciation
DPT: /ˈdiːpiːtiː/
Etymology
The term "DPT" is an acronym derived from the first letters of the diseases that the vaccine prevents: Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (pronounced "dif-THEER-ee-uh") is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. Although it is rare in many parts of the world due to widespread vaccination, diphtheria can be deadly.
Pertussis
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.
Tetanus
Tetanus (pronounced "TET-n-us") is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms. It is also known as "lockjaw" due to the tightening of the jaw muscles as one of the most common signs of this infection.
Related Terms
- Vaccination: The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
- Immunization: The process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination.
- Combination vaccine: A vaccine that provides immunity to more than one disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DPT vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - DPT vaccine
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