Immune response to pneumococcal polysaccharides 4 and 14 in elderly and young adults. I Antibody concentrations, avidity and functional activity

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Streptococcus pneumoniae </it>is a serious worldwide pathogen and the focus of numerous vaccine development projects. Currently the most widely accepted surrogate marker for evaluating the efficacy of a given vaccine is to utilize ELISA. Measureme...

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Main Authors: Carlone George M, Romero-Steiner Sandra, Khuder Sadik, Shriner Anne K, Smithson S Louise, Kolibab Kris, Westerink MA Julie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/2/1/10