The Haemophilus influenzae vaccine contains which of the following
Correct Answer: Polyribitol phosphate antigens
Description: Polysaccharide vaccine Haemophilus influenzae type b is a bacterium with a polysaccharide capsule; the main component of this capsule is polyribosyl ribitol phosphate (PRP). Anti-PRP antibodies have a protective effect against Hib infections. Thus, purified PRP was considered a good candidate for a vaccine Ref ananthnarayana microbiology textbook 8/e
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