Vaccines for Mucosal Immunity to Combat Emerging Infectious Diseases

The mucosal immune system consists of molecules, cells, and organized lymphoid structures intended to provide immunity to pathogens that impinge upon mucosal surfaces. Mucosal infection by intracellular pathogens results in the induction of cell-mediated immunity, as manifested by CD4-positive (CD4+...

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Main Authors: Frederik W. van Ginkel, Huan H. Nguyen, Jerry R. McGhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/6/2/00-0204_article