What are serums? - Vidyadip

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What are serums?

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The biological preparation used for inoculation is called serum. The blood of a person who has recently recovered from a disease will contain antitoxins and antibodies. If the blood cells and fibrinogen are removed from a sample of the blood a serum is obtained.

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