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[Perspectives on cholera vaccines]
J L Valdespino-Gómez1, A Isibasi-Araujo, M A Hinojosa-Ahumada
1Instituto Nacional de Diagnóstico y Referencia Epidemiológicos, Secretaría de Salud, México.
Salud Publica De Mexico
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This review discusses cholera vaccines, covering their microbiology, immunology, and serology, with a focus on their potential use in Latin America. It analyzes epidemiological data and parenteral vaccine indications for the region.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Cholera remains a significant public health concern in Latin America.
- Understanding vaccine efficacy and application is crucial for disease control.
Purpose:
- To review cholera vaccine perspectives for Latin America.
- To present microbiological, antigenic, serological, and immunological data.
- To analyze epidemiological trends and parenteral vaccine indications.
Summary:
- The review covers the microbiology, antigenicity, and serology of cholera vaccines.
- It details protective immune responses and epidemiological data up to December 1991.
- Parenteral vaccine indications and their potential use in Latin America are analyzed.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of cholera vaccines for Latin American context.
- Informs public health strategies for cholera prevention in the region.
- Highlights the need for effective vaccination programs to combat cholera outbreaks.