A single dose of DNA vaccine based on conserved H5N1 subtype proteins provides protection against lethal H5N1 challenge in mice pre-exposed to H1N1 influenza virus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype H5N1 infects humans with a high fatality rate and has pandemic potential. Vaccination is the preferred approach for prevention of H5N1 infection. Seasonal influenza virus infection has...

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Main Authors: Chang Haiyan, Huang Chaoyang, Wu Jian, Fang Fang, Zhang Wenjie, Wang Fuyan, Chen Ze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/197