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Wieten, R.W.; Goorhuis, A.; Jonker, E.F.F.; Bree, G.J. de; Visser, A.W. de; Genderen, P.J.J. van; ... ; Leeuwen, E.M.M. van 2016

17D yellow fever vaccine elicits comparable long-term immune responses in healthy individuals and immune-compromised patients

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Conclusion: These results imply that YF vaccination is effective despite certain immunosuppressive drug regimens. An early-differentiated memory-like phenotype persisted, which is associated with... Show moreConclusion: These results imply that YF vaccination is effective despite certain immunosuppressive drug regimens. An early-differentiated memory-like phenotype persisted, which is associated with effective expansion upon re-encounter with antigen, suggesting a potent memory T-cell pool remains. (C) 2016 The British Infection Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Show less