Chlamydia vaccine 'shows promise'

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http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36837934

Chlamydia vaccine 'shows promise'

20 July 2016

From the section Health


Canadian scientists have developed a promising vaccine prototype against chlamydia, a study in mice suggests. Research, published in the journal Vaccine, shows that mice given the immunisation are more likely to fight off the infection.
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A team of researchers at McMaster University in Ontario gave mice two doses of the prototype vaccine, delivered through the nose. When the animals were later exposed to chlamydia, vaccinated mice had fewer copies of the bacteria replicating in their systems. Mice in the vaccinated group also had fewer signs of damage to their reproductive organs.

Prof James Mahony described the results as "very promising". He added: "We will trial the vaccine on other animal models before moving on to human trials."

Researchers hope their vaccine will also work against chlamydia infections of the eye - a common cause of blindness in developing countries.
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