Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae (Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae). Serotypes 8, 3 and 6. Serological response and cross immunity in pigs.

Abstract

Immunity obtained by vaccination with Haemophilus pleuropneumoniae is type specific and protection will only be obtained against the serotype contained in the vaccine. Serotype 8 is closely related to serotypes 3 and 6 and the objective of the present study was therefore to examine if cross immunity between the three serotypes could be obtained at vaccination.