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-exposure strains.
D000818:Animals; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006224:Cricetinae / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice / Q000276:immunology*; D010325:Pasteurella / Q000276:immunology*; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000662:veterinary*
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines