BCG protection of mice challenged with virulent Yersinia enterocolitica

Santos Filho, L.; Ricciard, I.D.; Pinto Gontijo Filho, P.

Revista Latinoamericana de Microbiologia 24(1): 11-13

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0187-4640
PMID: 7186672
Document Number: 184990
The resistance of mice vaccinated with Glaxo-BCG to Y. enterocolitica infection was evaluated. Decreased mortality was observed when mice were vaccinated i.p. and revaccinated i.p. with BCG 14 days after original immunization. Mice vaccinated with a single dose of BCG s.c. were not protected against Y. enterocolitica.

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