<i>Ureaplasma </i>vaccine and antibody for prevention and treatment of human, animal and cell culture infection

摘要

The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for Ureaplasma infection prevention and/or treatment. In specific cases, the invention concerns vaccines for Ureaplasma, including DNA vaccines. In certain embodiments, the invention regards vaccines directed towards the multiple-banded antigen(s) of Ureaplasma.

主权项

1. A method of inhibiting or reducing symptoms of Ureaplasma infection in an individual, comprising the step of delivering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of antibodies that recognize the conserved region of Ureaplasma multiple-banded antigen or the 5′ end of the multiple-banded antigen.