Researchers identify antibodies that can protect children from Strep A infection
UK scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to Strep A, a common bacterial infection -- a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year.
While Strep A often causes a mild sore throat or skin infections, it sometimes be life-threatening.
In low and middle-income countries hundreds of thousands of people die each year after contracting the infection. This increased risk is often linked to heart damage resulting from repeated infections.
Researchers from the University of Sheffield were able to identify the specific antibodies that are linked to protection from the potentially fatal infection.
"Our findings represent a significant step towards a safe and effective vaccine that could save around half ...
