CD4 and CD8 T-cell responses to acellular pertussis and rotavirus vaccination in breast-fed HIV exposed, uninfected infants
Introduction: Vaccination is one of the most efficient ways to prevent infectious diseases, however due to the naivety and regulation of immunity found in infants, induction of vaccine-mediated immunity is challenging. Respiratory and diarrheal diseases are major contributors to infant mortality. Ad...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25382 |