The nature and combination of subunits used in epitope-based <it>Schistosoma japonicum </it>vaccine formulations affect their efficacy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in endemic countries and is caused by infections with any one of three primary schistosome species. Although there are no vaccines available to date, this strategy appears feasibl...

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Main Authors: Liu Feng, He Lei, Wen Xiaoyun, Zhou Sha, Hoellwarth Jason, Chi Ying, Zhang Lei, Wang Xuefeng, Wu Calvin, Su Chuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/109