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Mannheimia hemolytica Opsonized
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| Description: | When Mannheimia is opsonized in the presence of antibody, macrophages effectively engulf the organisms. Unfortunately, the bacteria produce a toxin that results in macrophage death and lysis. Initial efforts at vaccine development actually resulted in more extensive pneumonic lesions due to this effect. |


