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Drug Resistance
Research from Harvard University provide new insights into drug resistance
January 28th, 2009
Researchers detail in 'Vaccination and passive immunisation against Staphylococcus aureus,' new data in drug resistance. According to a study from the United States, "Staphylococcus aureus, an important bacterial pathogen in the hospital and the community, has become increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotics. Non-antimicrobial approaches to controlling S. aureus are clearly needed." "Because many individuals who are susceptible to staphylococcal infections are not competent to mount an effective immune response, passive as well as active immunisation strategies have been explored. A capsular polysaccharide-based vaccine (StaphVAX) showed promise in an...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-01-28)
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