Maternally-Derived Antibodies Protect against Challenge with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus of the H7N3 Subtype

Vaccination of hens against influenza leads to the transfer of protective maternally-derived antibodies (MDA) to hatchlings. However, little is known about the transfer of H7N3 vaccine-induced MDA. Here, we evaluated transfer, duration, and protective effect of MDA in chickens against H7N3 HPAIV. To...

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Published in:	Vaccines
Main Authors:	Stivalis Cardenas-Garcia, Lucas Ferreri, Zhimin Wan, Silvia Carnaccini, Ginger Geiger, Adebimpe O. Obadan, Charles L. Hofacre, Daniela Rajao, Daniel R. Perez
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Subjects:	maternally-derived antibodies highly pathogenic avian influenza virus h7n3 vaccination of chickens protection
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/7/4/163