ISSN:
1420-9071
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary By replacing red cells with different Colitypes in an analysis of the Hirst-test, it could be shown that influenza viruses, as well as one type of ECHO-virus, were capable of agglutinating bacteria. The agglutination titers of the same viruses against different Coli-types and ECHO-type 7 were dissimilar. It is concluded that, for the demonstration of agglutinating abilities, the presence of red cells is not necessary, since these can be replaced by certain bacteria. Further studies are in progress to elucitate the relationship between the original Hirst-test and the phenomenon described. The descripted observation on antagonismus have to be continued by research with other viruses and bacteriae. These kind of studies will be of theoretical and practical significance.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02172169
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