Antiviral Biologic Produced in DNA Vaccine/Goose Platform Protects Hamsters Against Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome When Administered Post-exposure.

Andes virus (ANDV) and ANDV-like viruses are responsible for most hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in South America. Recent studies in Chile indicate that passive transfer of convalescent human plasma shows promise as a possible treatment for HPS. Unfortunately, availability of convalescent...

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Main Authors: Nicole Haese, Rebecca L Brocato, Thomas Henderson, Matthew L Nilles, Steve A Kwilas, Matthew D Josleyn, Christopher D Hammerbeck, James Schiltz, Michael Royals, John Ballantyne, Jay W Hooper, David S Bradley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4457835?pdf=render