Comparison of the microagglutination test with bactericidal response to Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires disease bacterium).

Authors :: Smalley DL
Ourth DD
Source :: Journal of clinical microbiology [J Clin Microbiol] 1980 Feb; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 200-1.
Publication Year :: 1980
Abstract: This investigation found that individuals with microagglutination antibody titers of 1:32 or greater to Legionella pneumophila produced bactericidal activity against the bacterium. Those individuals with microagglutination antibody titers of 1:16 or less demonstrated no bactericidal activity.

Subjects :: Agglutination Tests
Bacteria growth & development
Legionnaires' Disease immunology
Antibodies, Bacterial immunology
Blood Bactericidal Activity
Legionnaires' Disease microbiology

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