Plasmid DNA immunization with <it>Trypanosoma cruzi</it> genes induces cardiac and clinical protection against Chagas disease in the canine model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The only existing preventive measure against American trypanosomosis, or Chagas disease, is the control of the transmitting insect, which has only been effective in a few South American regions. Currently, there is no vaccine available to prevent this disease. He...

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Main Authors: Rodríguez-Morales Olivia, Pérez-Leyva M, Ballinas-Verdugo Martha A, Carrillo-Sánchez Silvia C, Rosales-Encina J, Alejandre-Aguilar Ricardo, Reyes Pedro A, Arce-Fonseca Minerva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/43/1/79