Serological differences in Legionella pneumophila infections.

نویسندگان

  • J F Plouffe
  • G E Bollin
  • M F Para
  • K A Kelly
چکیده

Guinea pigs were infected with two subtypes of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (UH1 and RH1). Seroconversion by indirect fluorescent-antibody assay was demonstrated in 94 to 97% of guinea pigs when the challenge strain was used as the antigen. The standard Philadelphia 1 antigen demonstrated seroconversion in 94% UH1-challenged animals, but in only 66% of RH1-challenged animals.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical microbiology

دوره 20 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1984