Growth of luciferase-transfected BCG in whole blood : use of a novel assay to study immune responses to mycobacteria in children
Includes bibliographical references. === The existing Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine offers some protection against TB, but its efficacy varies for unknown reasons. In order to develop an effective vaccine, a comprehensive understanding of protective immunity in adults and children is needed....
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3476 |