Serotype-Independent Protection Against Invasive Pneumococcal Infections Conferred by Live Vaccine With lgt Deletion

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common respiratory bacterial pathogen among cases of community-acquired infection in young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying medical conditions. Although capsular polysaccharide-based pneumococcal vaccines have contributed to significant dec...

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Main Authors: A-Yeung Jang, Ki Bum Ahn, Yong Zhi, Hyun-Jung Ji, Jing Zhang, Seung Hyun Han, Huichen Guo, Sangyong Lim, Joon Yong Song, Jae Hyang Lim, Ho Seong Seo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Lgt
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2019.01212/full