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Does immunotherapy involve antitoxins?
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Definition: Immunotherapy indicates the use of immunological mechanisms for treatment. Allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) do not include antitoxins. Antitoxins are antibodies against toxins and are used whaen toxins are suspected, for example posionous snake bites. This treatment can be called immunotherapy.
Answered 4/4/2016
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No: Immunotherapy involves purified allergens.
Answered 3/26/2013
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