ABSTRACT
An obsolete term for leukocyte common antigen (CD45).
TAB vaccine
An immunizing preparation used to protect against enteric fever. It is composed of
Salmonella typhi
and
S. paratyphi
A and B microorganisms that have been killed by heat and preserved with phenol. The bacteria used in the vaccine are in the smooth specific phase, and they also contain both O and Vi antigens. The vaccine is administered subcutaneously. Lipopolysaccharide from the Gramnegative bacteria may induce fever in vaccine recipients. If
S. paratyphi
C is added, the vaccine is referred to as TABC. If tetanus toxoid is added, it is referred to as TABT.
Tac
