Cholera vaccines.

Technical considerations of cholera vaccines and some results of cholera - El-Tor mass immunization

Studies on the Potency of Prophylactic Vaccines. 1. Cholera Vaccine

f B. M. PAUL 'o,n the Cholera Bacteriological Enquiry, Indian esca,ch Fund Association, School of Tropical Medicine, Calcutta) Cholera vaccine is extensively used foi Prophylaxis, particularly during epidemics of cholera and in endemic areas of the disease. 1 here are three main sources of cholera vaccine, vaccines prepared by certain recognized oratories, the vaccines prepared by local commerc...

Preparation of cholera vaccines by fluorocarbon extraction of cholera Vibrio suspensions.

Experimental cholera vaccines were prepared from suspensions of cholera vibrios which were extracted with Genetron-113. These vaccines, when compared with a control preparation which was not treated with Genetron, had a lower nitrogen content and were less toxic for mice but were as effective in protecting mice against infection and in inducing agglutinating and vibriocidal antibody responses i...

Current status of cholera and rise of novel mucosal vaccine.

Three serious cholera epidemics have threatened the world during the last 10 years. As a countermeasure against such cholera epidemics, three vaccines, CVD 103-HgR, WC/rBS, and Vietnamese WC, showed good performance. CVD 103-HgR is a recombinant attenuated live vaccine for travelers, and its highly safety and protective efficacy have been demonstrated in volunteers in advanced countries. WC/rBS...

Review of oral cholera vaccines: efficacy in young children

BACKGROUND Young children are one of the most vulnerable groups who may be infected with cholera. The following literature review of the efficacy of the currently available cholera vaccines provides a clear evidence base for the clinical administration of cholera vaccine, particularly in an epidemic situation. AIM To assess the efficacy of oral cholera vaccines in preventing cases of cholera ...