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Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen

Generic Name
Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen
Brand Names
Menactra
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
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Unique Ingredient Identifier
2J57K2523T
Background

Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen is an active intramuscular immunization for the prophylaxis of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup c. The vaccine contains N. meningitis serogroup c capsular polysaccharide antigens that are purified and individually conjugated to diphtheria toxoid protein that are extracted from Corynebacterium diphtheriae grown in another culture.

Associated Conditions
Invasive Meningococcal Infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C
Associated Therapies
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