Article
Mapping of immunoreactive antigens of Francisella tularensis live vaccine strain
1 Jul 2002
Abstract excerpt
Francisella tularensis subsp. holarctica is the common causal agent of tularemia in Europe. Besides clinical signs, the diagnosis of the disease mostly depends on serological tests. To date, there is a lack of information about the F. tularensis antigens that induce antibody response. Therefore, we have started comprehensive mapping of immunoreactive antigens using the attenuated live vaccine strain of F....
