Development of Melioidosis Subunit Vaccines Using an Enzymatically Inactive Burkholderia pseudomallei AhpC

Abstract

Burkholderia pseudomallei , the causative agent of melioidosis, is a facultative intracellular, Gram-negative pathogen that is highly infectious via the respiratory route and can cause severe, debilitating, and often fatal diseases in humans and animals. At present, no licensed vaccines for immunization against this CDC Tier 1 select agent exist.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Aug 18, 2022
Source ID
10.1128/iai.00222-22

Entities

People

  • Alfredo G Torres
  • Caitlyn E. Orne
  • Lindsey K. Schmidt
  • Mary N. Burtnick
  • Nittaya Khakhum
  • Paul J. Brett
  • Shane M. Wilson
  • Teresa L. Shaffer

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  • Mahidol University
  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • University of Texas Medical Branch

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Immunology
  • Microbial Pathology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology