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Scientists at University of Wisconsin release new data on immunization

Published in Vaccine Weekly, October 13th, 2010

Investigators publish new data in the report 'Nondividing but metabolically active gamma-irradiated Brucella melitensis is protective against virulent B. melitensis challenge in mice.' According to a study from the United States, "Brucella spp. are gram-negative bacteria that cause the most frequent zoonotic disease worldwide, with more than 500,000 human infections yearly; however, no human vaccine is currently available. As with other intracellular organisms, cytotoxic mechanisms against infected cells are thought to have an important role in controlling infection and mediating long-term immunity."

"Live attenuated strains developed for use in animals elicit...

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