B cell memory to a serogroup C meningococcal conjugate vaccine in childhood and response to booster: little association with serum IgG antibody.

The maintenance of adequate serum Ab levels following immunization has been identified as the most important mechanism for individual long-term protection against rapidly invading encapsulated bacteria. The mechanisms for maintaining adequate serum Ab levels and the relationship between Ag-specific...

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Main Authors: Perrett, K, Jin, C, Clutterbuck, E, John, T, Winter, A, Kibwana, E, Yu, L, Curtis, N, Pollard, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012