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James Cook University: Vaccine Effort Targets Hookworm Larvae
December 05, 2024
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:

James Cook University researchers will target proteins secreted by hookworm larvae as part of an international effort to develop a game-changing vaccine against the notorious parasite.

Recent clinical trials in Australia and Europe found patients vaccinated with irradiated hookworm larvae or repeated rounds of infection-treatment developed partial protection against hookwo . . .

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