Question

What is the key information required to develop a vaccine?

(a) Molecular pathogenicity of the disease

(b) Molecular pathogenicity of the disease-causing organism

(c) Unique immunologic response from the host

(d) Molecular pathogenicity of the disease and the disease-causing organism

I had been asked this question in an international level competition.

My question is from Immunological Preparations in portion Immunological Preparations of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Molecular pathogenicity of the disease and the disease-causing organism

The explanation is: Key information required to develop a vaccine are: molecular pathogenicity of the disease or disease-causing organism (50%) and unique immunologic response from host (50%). The unique immunologic response from the host will decide the dosage form for the particular patient.