Immunization of young heifers with staphylococcal immune evasion proteins before natural exposure to Staphylococcus aureus induces a humoral immune response in serum and milk

Immunization of young heifers with staphylococcal immune evasion proteins before natural exposure to Staphylococcus aureus induces a humoral immune response in serum and milk

Abstract Background Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of mastitis in dairy cattle, causes severe mastitis and/or chronic persistent infections with detrimental effects on the cows’ wellbeing, lifespan and milk production. Despite years of research there is no effective vaccine against S. aureus...

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Main Authors: Lindert Benedictus, Lars Ravesloot, Kim Poppe, Ineke Daemen, Eveline Boerhout, Jos van Strijp, Femke Broere, Victor Rutten, Ad Koets, Susanne Eisenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
Mastitis
Experimental immunization
Natural exposure
Non-protective immunity
Milk antibodies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1765-9

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