Leptospira-specific immunoglobulin Y (IgY) is protective in infected hamsters

In conclusion, passive immunotherapy with specific IgY can be considered an effective treatment for leptospirosis, and may replace antibiotics regarding its therapeutic effects.PMID:38641497 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.04.010

Source: Vaccine - April 19, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tianbao Lv Xufeng Xie Luteng Diao Shuang Jiang Yue Ding Xin Yuan Lingling Gong Xi Chen Wenlong Zhang Yongguo Cao Source Type: research