A generic mechanism in Neisseria meningitidis for enhanced resistance against bactericidal antibodies.
The presence of serum bactericidal antibodies is a proven correlate of protection against systemic infection with the important human pathogen Neisseria meningitidis. We have identified three serogroup C N. meningitidis (MenC) isolates recovered from patients with invasive meningococcal disease that...
Main Authors: | Uria, M, Zhang, Q, Li, Y, Chan, A, Exley, R, Gollan, B, Chan, H, Feavers, I, Yarwood, A, Abad, R, Borrow, R, Fleck, R, Mulloy, B, Vazquez, J, Tang, C |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2008
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