Time Course of MERS-CoV Infection and Immunity in Dromedary Camels
oleh: Benjamin Meyer, Judit Juhasz, Rajib Barua, Aungshuman Das Gupta, Fatima Hakimuddin, Victor M. Corman, Marcel A. Müller, Ulrich Wernery, Christian Drosten, Peter Nagy
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-12-01 |
Deskripsi
Knowledge about immunity to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in dromedary camels is essential for infection control and vaccination. A longitudinal study of 11 dam–calf pairs showed that calves lose maternal MERS-CoV antibodies 5–6 months postparturition and are left susceptible to infection, indicating a short window of opportunity for vaccination.