Palivizumab, a monoclonal antibody is used for the prophylaxis of:: (A) Human metapneumovirus, (B) Para-influenza virus type 2 and 4, (C) Influenza virus, (D) Respiratory syncytial virus
Answer is D. Ans. (D) Respiratory syncytial virus(Katzung 13th/863)Palivizumab is a monoclonal antibody produced by recombinant DNA technology. It is used in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.