Immunization with Streptococcus suis bacterin plus recombinant Sao protein in sows conveys passive immunity to their piglets

Table 1 Fever and bacteremia of piglets after challenge with heterologous Streptococcus suis serotype 1 bacteria

^aVaccination: S. suis 2 + rSao, Control: sterile saline
^bThe fever and bacteremia of piglets were monitored daily for 7 days after challenge
^cDifferences between groups were analyzed by Student’s t-test P = 0.0584
^dBody Temperature≧40 °C,^e Body Temperature≧41 °C
^fOne death occurred on the third day after challenge. The presence of S. suis serotype
1 bacteria was confirmed by bacteriology and multiplex PCR

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