Immunization with Multiple Virulence Factors Provides Maternal and Neonatal Protection against Group B Streptococcus Serotypes

Immunization with Multiple Virulence Factors Provides Maternal and Neonatal Protection against Group B Streptococcus Serotypes

Group B streptococcus (GBS) commonly colonizes the vaginal tract and is a leading cause of life-threatening neonatal infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes. No effective vaccine is clinically available. Conserved bacterial virulence factors, including those of GBS, have been employed as vaccine c...

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Main Authors: Jie Wang, Wenbo Li, Ning Li, Beinan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
group B streptococcus
virulence factors
intranasal immunization
vaginal colonization
maternal vaccines
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/11/9/1459

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