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The function of the Vi antigen of Salmonella paratyphi A. Comparison between virulence, agglutinability by anti-O immune sera and sensitivity to the bactericidal action in vitro

Experiments were performed which show that virulent strains of Salmonella paratyphi A contain an additional antigen which has all the properties of a Vi antigen. The anti-Vi immune serum combined in suitable proportions with an anti-0 immune serum exerted maximal bactericidal effect on virulent stra...

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Published in:The Journal of hygiene 1957-03, Vol.55 (1), p.91-101
Main Authors: Olitzki, A. L., Fleischhacker, E., Olitzki, Z.
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Language:English
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Summary:Experiments were performed which show that virulent strains of Salmonella paratyphi A contain an additional antigen which has all the properties of a Vi antigen. The anti-Vi immune serum combined in suitable proportions with an anti-0 immune serum exerted maximal bactericidal effect on virulent strains.
ISSN:0022-1724
2396-8184
DOI:10.1017/S0022172400061283