The Role of Serotype-Specific Immunological Memory in Pneumococcal Vaccination: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects

The Role of Serotype-Specific Immunological Memory in Pneumococcal Vaccination: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects

<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> (<i>S. pneumoniae</i>, pneumococcus) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Achieving long-term immunity against <i>S. pneumoniae</i> through immunization is an important public health priority. Long-term protection...

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Main Authors: Ioanna Papadatou, Irene Tzovara, Paul V. Licciardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
pneumococcal vaccine
immunological memory
memory B cells
immune response
vaccination
<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/7/1/13

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