Persistence of the immune response induced by BCG vaccination

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although BCG vaccination is recommended in most countries of the world, little is known of the persistence of BCG-induced immune responses. As novel TB vaccines may be given to boost the immunity induced by neonatal BCG vaccination,...

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Main Authors: Blitz Rose, Branson Keith, Stenson Sally, Lalor Maeve K, Floyd Sian, Gorak-Stolinska Patricia, Weir Rosemary E, Ben-Smith Anne, Fine Paul EM, Dockrell Hazel M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/9