Factors influencing PCV13 specific antibody response in Danish children starting in day care.
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SUBMITTER: Fjeldhoj S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7148338 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
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Factors influencing PCV13 specific antibody response in Danish children starting in day care.
Fjeldhøj Sine S Fuglsang Eva E Sørensen Camilla Adler CA Frøkiær Hanne H Krogfelt Karen Angeliki KA Laursen Rikke Pilmann RP Slotved Hans-Christian HC
Scientific reports 20200410 1
This study examines different factors influencing the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) specific antibody response in 8-13 months old Danish children starting in day care. We present secondary findings to the ProbiComp study, which included nose swabs, buccal swabs and blood samples from the children before entering day care (baseline) and again after 6 months. Pneumococci isolated from nose swabs were identified by latex agglutination kit and Quellung reaction. Luminex-based assa ...[more]
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