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Streptococcus pneumoniae pep27 mutant as a live vaccine for serotype-independent protection in mice.
Vaccine - 2 Mar 2012
Kim Eun-Hye, Choi Sang-Yoon, Kwon Min-Kyoung, Tran Thao Dang-Hien, Park Sang-Sang, Lee Kwang-Jun, Bae Song-Mee, Briles David E, Rhee Dong-Kwon
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Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in worldwide. After introduction of current pneumococcal vaccines, a marked decrease in the incidence of pneumococcal disease was observed. Unfortunately, serotype shifts in carriage and disease, including capsular switch and presence of antimicrobial resistance, have been found. Here we report live attenuated vaccine...
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