{"product_id":"difterie-antitoxinen","title":"Diphtheria Antitoxins","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Diphtheria Antitoxins?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiphtheria antitoxins are antibodies directed against the toxin produced by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the causative agent of diphtheria. Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the throat and upper respiratory tract, but the toxin can also damage heart, nerve, and kidney tissue. Measuring diphtheria antitoxins can provide insight into immunity against this disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Diphtheria Antitoxins tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for diphtheria antitoxins is recommended to determine whether someone is sufficiently immunized against diphtheria. This can be particularly important for individuals traveling to areas where diphtheria is still prevalent, working in healthcare, or having specific medical conditions that increase their susceptibility to infectious diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence and quantity of diphtheria antitoxins in the blood indicate the level of immunity against diphtheria. A sufficient level suggests that the individual is protected against the disease, while low levels may indicate that a booster vaccination is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high antitoxin level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of diphtheria antitoxins indicates good immunity against diphtheria, meaning that the individual is currently protected against the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695613329754,"sku":"","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Difterieantitoxinen.png?v=1755941853","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/difterie-antitoxinen","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}