An Ad/MVA vectored Theileria parva antigen induces schizont-specific CD8+ central memory T cells and confers partial protection against a lethal challenge

The parasite Theileria parva is the causative agent of East Coast fever (ECF), one of the most serious cattle diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, and directly impacts smallholder farmers' livelihoods. There is an efficient live-parasite vaccine, but issues with transmission of vaccine strains, need...

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Main Authors: Svitek, N, Saya, R, Awino, E, Munyao, S, Muriuki, R, Njoroge, T, Pellé, R, Ndiwa, N, Poole, J, Gilbert, S, Nene, V, Steinaa, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018