Chlamydia vaccine moves a step closer

Pioneering clinical trial raises hopes of cure for ‘hidden’ sexually transmitted infectionA vaccine to protect against chlamydia has moved closer to becoming reality after a pioneering clinical trial found the treatment to be safe.The vaccine successfully provoked an immune response, boosting levels of antibodies against the chlamydia bacterium in the blood and vaginal fluids.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Chlamydia Sexual health Society Infectious diseases Medical research Microbiology Science Source Type: news