Table 4.
Mortality and lifespan of immunized guinea pigs infected with virulent F. tularensis strains at different times after immunization. Values are indicated with the standard error of the mean (SEM).
| Time Between Vaccination and Infection in Days | Strain | Mortality Rate, % | Average Lifespan, Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 503 | 0 | No deaths recorded |
| 678 | 0 | No deaths recorded | |
| SCHU | 0 | No deaths recorded | |
| 90 | 503 | 0 | No deaths recorded |
| 678 | 0 | No deaths recorded | |
| SCHU | 100 | 14 ± 2.3 | |
| 180 | 503 | 0 | No deaths recorded |
| 678 | 0 | No deaths recorded | |
| SCHU | 100 | 9.8 ± 1.4 |