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Table 1 The different groups of dogs and their function during the two phases of the study

From: Comparison of the acute phase protein and antioxidant responses in dogs vaccinated against canine monocytic ehrlichiosis and naive-challenged dogs

Study phase

Group number

Group treatment

Group function in respective phase

Post-vaccinal

1

Vaccinated once with vaccine strain

Evaluation of response to vaccination

 

2

Inoculated with uninfected DH-82 cells

Control for group 1

Post-challenge

1

Vaccinated twice with vaccine strain and challenged with virulent E. canis strain

Evaluation of protection by vaccine and response to challenge

 

2

Vaccinated once with vaccine strain and challenged with virulent E. canis strain

Evaluation of protection by vaccine and response to challenge

 

3

Inoculated with uninfected DH-82 cells and challenged with virulent E. canis strain

Control for groups 1 and 2