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Maternal immunization protects newborn mice from Klebsiella pneumoniae

Original: A mouse study has found that immunizing pregnant mothers against the bacterium *Klebsiella pneumoniae*, which causes a h

A mouse study reports that immunizing pregnant mothers against Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium responsible for high mortality in infected newborns, protects their offspring. Antibodies are transferred before birth through the placenta and after birth, likely through milk, giving newborns protection during their most vulnerable period. The findings suggest maternal vaccination could one day help prevent deadly neonatal infections.

Why now: The study offers a promising strategy against a dangerous newborn infection, drawing interest from health and science communities.

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• A mouse study has found that immunizing pregnant mothers against the bacterium *Klebsiella pneumoniae*, which causes a high mortality rate in infected newborns, protects newborns through transmission of maternal antibodies prenatally through the placenta and postnatally through… · rdnielsen@floss.social · 1

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