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The indicator system of the Sabin-Feldman phenomenon in Toxoplasma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

C. Kulasiri
C. Kulasiri
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London
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Azure A, azure B and Nile blue in both neutral and alkaline solutions were found to be suitable for use as indicator dyes in the Sabin-Feldman test. Toluidine blue, brilliant cresyl blue and thionine were also suitable as neutral solutions. Azure C, phloxine, phloxine B, neutral red, methyl green, pyronine Y, eosin and celestine blue were found to be unsuitable. Azure B and toluidine blue in saline solutions were serviceable up to 5 months after preparation. The significance of these findings is discussed.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 50 , Issue 1-2 , May 1960 , pp. 13 - 20
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1960

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