Influence of genetic and environmental factors on the immunogenicity of Hib vaccine in Gambian twins

The differences in incidence rates of <em>Haemophilus influenzae</em> type b disease and the variation in Hib conjugate vaccine efficacy achieved among different ethnic groups suggest genetic influences on the immune response to Hib vaccine. The serum anti-PRP antibody concentration of 4...

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Main Authors: Lee, Y, Newport, M, Goetghebuer, T, Siegrist, C, Weiss, H, Pollard, A, Marchant, A, MRC Twin Study Group
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006
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