Evaluating Functional Immunity Following Encapsulated Bacterial Infection and Vaccination

Evaluating Functional Immunity Following Encapsulated Bacterial Infection and Vaccination

Encapsulated bacteria such as <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>, <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> type b and <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> cause significant morbidity and mortality in young children despite the availability of vaccines. Highly specific antibodies are t...

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Main Authors: Zheng Quan Toh, Rachel A. Higgins, Nadia Mazarakis, Elysia Abbott, Jordan Nathanielsz, Anne Balloch, Kim Mulholland, Paul V. Licciardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
functional antibodies
assays
opsonophagocytosis
serum bactericidal assays
encapsulated bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/6/677

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