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A group of 4 week old kittens were vaccinated with a single dose of Nobivac® Bb for cats by
the intranasal route. A group of unvaccinated control kittens was also used. Half of the
vaccinated and control kittens were challenged with an aerosol of virulent Bordetella
bronchiseptica (Bb) 6 months after vaccination. The remaining vaccinated and control kittens
were challenged at 12 months after vaccination. The control kittens from both groups
developed upper respiratory tract signs typical of feline Bb infection
including rhinitis, sneezing and coughing. Vaccinated cats showed significantly lower
clinical scores after challenges than the controls
(Williams et al 2002).
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Mean clinical scores of control and vaccinated cats following challenges 6 months and 1
year after vaccination
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