Effect of dose and route of immunisation on the immune response induced in cattle by heterologous Bacille Calmette-Guerin priming and recombinant adenoviral vector boosting.

BCG is used experimentally as a vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), induced by Mycobacterium bovis, in cattle (bTB). However, the efficacy of BCG is variable in humans, cattle and guinea pigs. An adenoviral vector expressing Antigen 85A (Ad5Ag85A) has enhanced protection against TB in mice when used...

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Main Authors: Dean, G, Clifford, D, Gilbert, S, Mcshane, H, Hewinson, R, Vordermeier, H, Villarreal-Ramos, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014