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Efficiency of inactivated vaccines against heartwater in Burkina Faso: impact of Ehrlichia ruminantium genetic diversity.
Vaccine - 23 Jun 2010
Adakal Hassane, Stachurski Frédéric, Konkobo Maurice, Zoungrana Sébastien, Meyer Damien F, Pinarello Valérie, Aprelon Rosalie, Marcelino Isabel, Alves Paula M, Martinez Dominique, Lefrancois Thierry, Vachiéry Nathalie
Abstract excerpt
In order to identify the appropriate strains to use in vaccination trials against heartwater in Burkina Faso, the protective effect of Gardel and Welgevonden strains was assessed against local strains on sheep vaccinated by infection-and-treatment method: Gardel protected significantly against Burkina Faso strains tested (survival rate 59% for immunised sheep vs 13% for control sheep) while Welgevonden did not...
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