A VLP-based vaccine targeting domain III of the West Nile virus E protein protects from lethal infection in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Since its first appearance in the USA in 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) has spread in the Western hemisphere and continues to represent an important public health concern. In the absence of effective treatment, there is a medical need f...

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Main Authors: Beck Markus, Keller Iris, Martina Byron EE, Jennings Gary T, Spohn Gunther, Pumpens Paul, Osterhaus Albert DME, Bachmann Martin F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/146