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Anthrax
Researchers from the United States and South Korea describe findings in anthrax studies
May 10th, 2006
Anthrax research advances have been reported from the United States and South Korea. Study 1: A human monoclonal antibody to protective antigen protects against inhalation anthrax. According to recent research from the United States, "Prevention of inhalation anthrax requires early and extended antibiotic therapy, and therefore, alternative treatment strategies are needed. "We investigated whether a human monoclonal antibody (AVP-21D9) to protective antigen (PA) would protect mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits against anthrax." "Control animals challenged with Bacillus anthracis Ames spores by the intranasal...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2006-05-10)
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