A Moraxella catarrhalis vaccine to protect against otitis media and exacerbations of COPD: An update on current progress and challenges
Moraxella catarrhalis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially causing otitis media in young children and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults. This pathogen uses several virulence mechanisms to colonize and survive in its host, including adherenc...
Main Authors: | Antonia C. Perez, Timothy F. Murphy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-10-01
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Series: | Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2017.1356951 |
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