Antiviral Biologic Produced in DNA Vaccine/Goose Platform Protects Hamsters Against Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome When Administered Post-exposure.

• Main Authors: Nicole Haese (Author), Rebecca L Brocato (Author), Thomas Henderson (Author), Matthew L Nilles (Author), Steve A Kwilas (Author), Matthew D Josleyn (Author), Christopher D Hammerbeck (Author), James Schiltz (Author), Michael Royals (Author), John Ballantyne (Author), Jay W Hooper (Author), David S Bradley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Andes virus (ANDV) and ANDV-like viruses are responsible for most hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in South America. Recent studies in Chile indicate that passive transfer of convalescent human plasma shows promise as a possible treatment for HPS. Unfortunately, availability of convalescent...