Multiple vaccinations with UV- attenuated cercariae in pig enhance protective immunity against <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>infection as compared to single vaccination

Multiple vaccinations with UV- attenuated cercariae in pig enhance protective immunity against <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>infection as compared to single vaccination

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schistosomiasis japonica is a major public health problem in the endemic areas of China, the Philippines, and Indonesia. To date, a vaccine has not been developed against this disease but immunization with UV-attenuated cercariae can...

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Main Authors: Zhang Donghui, Wu Jingjiao, Gao Yanan, Wu Haiwei, Tian Fang, Lin Dandan, Ji Minjun, McManus Donald P, Driguez Patrick, Wu Guanling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/103

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