Genetic characterization of diphtheria tox B to evaluate vaccine efficacy in Indonesia

Background and Objectives: Blocking the attachment of diphtheria toxins to host cells through the intact receptor binding site (tox B) was the initial mechanism of action of the diphtheria vaccine. Diphtheria outbreaks in populations with good vaccination coverage can be caused by mutations or chan...

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Main Authors: Yeva Rosana, Diana Intan Gabriella Lusiana, Andi Yasmon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2022-08-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/3377