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Immunogenicity of Mumps Virus Genotype G Vaccine Candidates in Jeryl Lynn-Immunized Mice.
Journal of virology - 27 Apr 2022
Briggs Kelsey, Kirby Cara, Beavis Ashley C, Zengel James, Patil Preetish, Sauder Christian, He Biao
Abstract excerpt
Mumps virus (MuV) causes a highly contagious human disease characterized by the enlargement of the parotid glands. In severe cases, mumps can lead to neurological complications such as aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. Vaccination with the attenuated Jeryl Lynn (JL) MuV vaccine has dramatically reduced the incidence of MuV infection. Recently, large outbreaks have occurred in vaccinated populations. The...
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