Cross-protection by a chemically altered vaccinal strain of Pasteurella multocida in mice and hamsters

A chemically altered type A strain of Pasteurella multocida was used to vaccinate mice and hamsters. The vaccinated animals were challenge exposed with type A, B, and E isolated of P multocida. A degree of protection was afforded the vaccinated animals against homologous and heterologous challenge-e...

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Published in:	American journal of veterinary research Vol. 43; no. 7; p. 1315
Main Authors:	Wong, J C, Kucera, C J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1982
Subjects:	Animals Bacterial Vaccines - pharmacology Cricetinae - immunology Cross Reactions Male Mice - immunology Pasteurella - immunology Pasteurella Infections - prevention & control Pasteurella Infections - veterinary Rodent Diseases - prevention & control Vaccination - veterinary
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Summary:	A chemically altered type A strain of Pasteurella multocida was used to vaccinate mice and hamsters. The vaccinated animals were challenge exposed with type A, B, and E isolated of P multocida. A degree of protection was afforded the vaccinated animals against homologous and heterologous challenge-exposure strains.
ISSN:	0002-9645