An Adenoviral Vector Based Vaccine for Rhodococcus equi |
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| Authors: | Carla Giles Olasumbo Ndi Mary D Barton Thiru Vanniasinkam |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia;2. School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia;Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS |
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| Abstract: | Rhodococcus equi is a respiratory pathogen which primarily infects foals and is endemic on farms around the world with 50% mortality and 80% morbidity in affected foals. Unless detected early and treated appropriately the disease can be fatal. Currently, there is no vaccine available to prevent this disease. For decades researchers have endeavoured to develop an effective vaccine to no avail. In this study a novel human adenoviral vector vaccine for R. equi was developed and tested in the mouse model. This vaccine generated a strong antibody and cytokine response and clearance of R. equi was demonstrated following challenge. These results show that this vaccine could potentially be developed further for use as a vaccine to prevent R. equi disease in foals. |
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