whole cell phase II(English)

• antigen, often derived from Coxiella burnetii in Q fever studies, refers to laboratory-adapted, cultivated bacteria used for serodiagnosis or vaccine testing. Unlike phase I (natural) antigens, phase II antigens are used to detect specific antibodies generated during chronic or previous exposure, with WCII vaccines producing only Phase II antibodies
• CMR, FIA, IFA, WCI, WCV
• Vaccination, Veterinary medicine
• http://pubmed.n…ih.gov/8134661/