Sequence diversity of cytotoxic T cell antigens and satellite marker analysis of Theileria parva informs the immunization against East Coast fever in Rwanda

Sequence diversity of cytotoxic T cell antigens and satellite marker analysis of Theileria parva informs the immunization against East Coast fever in Rwanda

Abstract Background East Coast fever (ECF) caused by Theileria parva is endemic in Rwanda. In this study, the antigenic and genetic diversity of T. parva coupled with immunization and field challenge were undertaken to provide evidence for the introduction of ECF immunization in Rwanda. Methods Bloo...

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Main Authors: David Kalenzi Atuhaire, Walter Muleya, Victor Mbao, Thomas Bazarusanga, Isidore Gafarasi, Jeremy Salt, Boniface Namangala, Antony Jim Musoke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
ECF
Immunization
Muguga cocktail
Sub-structuring
Theileria parva
Tp1
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04322-9

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