Measurement of Haemophilus influenzae type a capsular polysaccharide antibodies in cord blood sera.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 31(8): 876-8, 2012 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
We measured anti-Haemophilus influenzae type a capsular polysaccharide serum immunoglobulin G antibodies in cord blood sera from Mexican (n = 68) and Chilean mothers (n = 72) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Measurable antibodies were found in 79.3% of samples. Immunoglobulin G antibodies correlated with serum bactericidal activity (r = 0.66). This enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used for the evaluation of adaptive immune responses to Haemophilus influenzae type a and serosurveillance studies in populations at risk.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Imunoglobulina G
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Cápsulas Bacterianas
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Sangue Fetal
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Infecções por Haemophilus
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos