ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Urogenital tract
;
Immunization
;
Secretory antibodies
;
Influenza vaccine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In order to investigate the possible stimulation of antibodies in the genital tract by immunization female NMRI-mice were given orally a live influenca vaccine (A/PR/8/34, HlNl) on two occasions which were 10 days apart. Subsequently, virus specific IgA antibodies measured by an enzyme immunoassay in homogenates of urinary bladder, uterus and vagina and also in uterine washings. Specific IgA antibodies were not detectable in the sera of immunized mice. The high IgA titer in uterine washings, and in the homogenates suggests enhancement by vaccine of IgA antibody production in the genital tract.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00207710
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