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A Study of Antigenic Structure of Escherichia Coli O111B4H2 Possessing β Antigen

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

Rose Mushin
Rose Mushin
Affiliation:
School of Bacteriology, University of Melbourne
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1. Coliform and paracolon β strains agglutinated to a high titre with OB antisera from two strains of Escherichia coli O111B4H2.

2. The presence of β antigen in some strains of Esch. coli O111B4H2 has been shown and therefore such strains should be classified as plus β forms. This factor could not be demonstrated by agglutination tests but was evident by its ability to produce and absorb β antibodies.

3. The dissociation and complex nature of β forms was discussed.

The writer wishes to express her thanks to Prof. S. D. Rubbo for his helpful criticism of the manuscript.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 53 , Issue 3 , September 1955 , pp. 297 - 304
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1955

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