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Time Course of MERS-CoV Infection and Immunity in Dromedary Camels
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Dec 15 2016
Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 22(12):2171-2173. -
Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description: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.
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Pubmed ID:27224315
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5189137
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