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Vaccine shows potential against deadly leptospirosis bacteria – EurekAlert
Scientists have designed a single-dose universal vaccine that could protect against the many forms of leptospirosis bacteria, according to a study published today…
IMAGE: A microscopy image of Leptospira bacteria
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Scientists have designed a single-dose universal vaccine that could protect against the many forms of leptospirosis bacteria, according to a study published today in eLife.
An effective vaccine would help prevent the life-threatening conditions caused by leptospirosis, such as Weil’s disease and lung haemorrhage, which are fatal in 10% and 50% of cases, respectively.
Leptospirosis is caused by a diverse…
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