Article 4N5FV Chlamydia vaccine moves a step closer

Chlamydia vaccine moves a step closer

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Nicola Davis
from Science | The Guardian on (#4N5FV)

Pioneering clinical trial raises hopes of cure for 'hidden' sexually transmitted infection

A vaccine to protect against chlamydia has moved closer to becoming reality after a pioneering clinical trial found the treatment to be safe.

The vaccine successfully provoked an immune response, boosting levels of antibodies against the chlamydia bacterium in the blood and vaginal fluids.

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