An individual who has been bitten by a poisonous snake that has a fast-acting toxin would likely benefit from
A) vaccination with a weakened form of the toxin.
B) injection of antibodies to the toxin.
C) injection of interleukin-1.
D) injection of interleukin-2.
E) injection of interferon.

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Injection of antibodies to the toxin (also known as antivenom) is the best choice for someone who has been bitten by a poisonous snake with a fast-acting toxin. Antivenom works by neutralizing the toxin in the victim's bloodstream and can prevent or reduce the severity of symptoms. Vaccination with a weakened form of the toxin would be a preventative measure and not effective in the immediate treatment of a snake bite. Injection of interleukin-1, interleukin-2 or interferon would not have any direct effect on the toxin or symptoms caused by the snake bite.

An Individual Who Has Been Bitten by a Poisonous Snake