highly significantp<0.005
Taking together data for the eight vaccinates and eight unvaccinated controls challenged only with 10 MID 50 SIVsmE660, statistically highly significant reductions (95% CI) in both peak (d14; p<0.005 Mann-Whitney) and persisting (d84, p<0.005 Mann-Whitney) viraemia post SIVsmE660 challenge were observed.