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Attenuated strains of Aeromonas salmonicida useful as fish vaccines

US5498414A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1992
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/827
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel attenuated strains of Aeromonas salmonicida are disclosed that are effective as live effective vaccines against furunculosis in fish. These vaccines may be administered by the immersion of fish in a solution of the vaccine. Methods of producing these strains and other strains having the identifying characteristics of these strains are also disclosed.

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