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Detection of diphtheria toxin antibodies in human sera in New Zealand by ELISA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

R. C. H. Lau
R. C. H. Lau
Affiliation:
Immunology Research and Development Unit, National Health Institute, Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
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An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed to detect IgG antibodies to diphtheria toxin in human serum. Serum samples obtained from 557 normal persons aged 1–65 years from different areas in New Zealand showed maximum antibody levels in the 1–9 years age group (95·1%) and the least in the 60–65 years age group (38·1%). The indirect ELISA is suitable for sero-epidemiological survey study as it is simple to perform, economical and precise.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 96 , Issue 3 , June 1986 , pp. 415 - 418
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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