WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE

摘要

The invention relates to acellular vaccines being effective against whooping cough and is based on a functional component of the fimbriae of Bordetella pertussis i.e. the actual adhesin molecule being a "minor" component in the fimbriae. The vaccines according to the invention have the advantage that both they may induce an effective immune respons against all B.pertussis strains and - most likely - also against Bordetella parapertussis being the second important causative agent of whooping cough. Further, the vaccines may also be used for veterinary applications, to protect against Bordetella bronchiseptica infections.