Antitoxins

Antitoxins are proteins produced by the immune system in response to a bacterial toxin. They bind to the toxin to inactivate it, protecting the body from its harmful effects. Antitoxins provide immunity against the toxin-producing bacterium, often by creating antibodies against it. They are used to treat and prevent diseases such as tetanus, botulism, and diphtheria, which are caused by bacterial toxins. In addition, they have been used to detect and measure toxins in the environment and in food and water. Antitoxins are an important tool in the treatment of bacterial infections and public health surveillance.