Question

A boy happens to put his foot on a rusted nail and the doctor gives him an injection most likely he has been given
A) OPV
B) BCG
C) ATS
D) Tetanospasmin

Answer 1

Hint: Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections. They are not effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu. So, to destroy viruses antivirus is used. Likewise, tetanus antitoxin is used for the treatment of tetanus. Booster injections may be in the order needed at the time of injury to children and adults. These injections are given to provide protection or immunity against tetanus.

Complete answer: You may need a tetanus injection if the injury has broken your skin or if you get injured by sharp iron things. Tetanus is a serious but rare condition that can be fatal if untreated.
Option A:OPV: OPV is an oral polio vaccine that is given to protect against infections caused by the poliovirus.
Option B:BCG: BCG that is bacille Calmette-Guerin, is the vaccine which is given for tuberculosis (TB) disease.
Option C:ATS: When an injury happens To a person then there is a chance of development of tetanus Due to bacterial infections. ATS is an anti-tetanus serum which is used for both preventing and curing tetanus.
Option D:Tetanospasmin: tetanus toxin is an extremely potent neurotoxin produced by a vegetative cell of Clostridium tetani. It is an endotoxin that affects motor and sensory functions.
Thus, the answer is option C: ATS

Note: Tetanus vaccination is given as part of NHS childhood vaccination programme against tetanus. A full course of tetanus vaccination consists of 5 doses of the vaccine. But the overdose of tetanus injection can be fatal. So, the routine booster should not be given more frequently.