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Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccines

Studies from Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control further understanding of tick-borne encephalitis vaccines

Published in Medical Device Business Week, February 14th, 2007

Data detailed in "Study of the serological response after vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis in Sweden" have been presented. "The antibody response to vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) with FSME-Immun Inject (Immuno AG/Baxter) was studied in 535 persons, mainly adults, attending a vaccination centre in Stockholm, Sweden. Emphasis was laid on long-term follow-up," scientists in Solna, Sweden report.

"Antibody activity was measured by three different serological test systems: a commercial ELISA kit, a hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test and a neutralization test (RFFIT). The neutralization test proved to be the most sensitive assay for the...

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