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Cell-mediated immunity after pertussis vaccination and after natural infection.
Developments in biological standardization - 1 Jan 1997
Zepp F, Knuf M, Habermehl P, Schmitt H J, Meyer C, Clemens R, Slaoui M
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was the investigation of the specific cell-mediated (CMI) responses induced by DTaP and to compare these data to immunity after natural infection. The ability of peripheral blood T-lymphocytes to respond to the pertussis related antigens pertussis-toxin (PT), filamentous haemagglutinin (FHA), and Pertactin (PRN) was investigated in 40 children before vaccination and at different times after...
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