Knowledge about immunity to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in dromedary camels is essential for infection control and vaccination. A longitudinal study of 11 dam–calf pairs showed that calves lose maternal MERS-CoV antibodies 5–6 months postparturition and are left susceptible to infection, indicating a short window of opportunity for vaccination.
Ahead of Print -Time Course of MERS-CoV Infection and Immunity in Dromedary Camels - Volume 22, Number 12—December 2016 - Emerging Infectious Disease journal - CDC
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