Study discovers potential key to a cheaper and more accessible Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:03
in Health & Medicine
The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause severe diseases such as meningitis and blood poisoning in young children. Researchers from the MHH Institute of Clinical Biochemistry have deciphered the pathway of the bacterial capsule and created the basis for producing an Hib vaccine that is inexpensive and safe.