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How long does the cytotoxic t cell response induced by rabies vaccine last in the host?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No one knows!: One of the greatest advantages of dna vaccines is that they are able to induce cytotoxic t lymphocytes (ctl) without the inherent risk associated with live vaccines. There length of protection (rabies) is not fully known, but at least three years!

Answered 3/1/2019

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