Discovery of Novel Leptospirosis Vaccine Candidates Using Reverse and Structural Vaccinology
Leptospira spp. are diderm (two membranes) bacteria that infect mammals causing leptospirosis, a public health problem with global implications. Thousands of people die every year due to leptospirosis, especially in developing countries with tropical climates. Prophylaxis is difficult due to multipl...
Main Authors: | Alan John Alexander McBride, André Alex Grassmann, Frederico Schmitt Kremer, Júlia Cougo dos Santos, Jéssica Dias Souza, Luciano da Silva Pinto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00463/full |
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