Serological cross-reactivity between different Chlamydia-like organisms.

Nicola Casson; José M Entenza; Gilbert Greub

doi:10.1128/jcm.01867-06

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Serological cross-reactivity between different Chlamydia-like organisms.

Nicola Casson·José M Entenza·Gilbert Greub

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The serological cross-reactivity between different recently described Chlamydia-related organisms was determined. Mouse sera exhibited a strong reactivity against autologous antigen and closely related heterologous antigen but no cross-reactivity with distantly related species. These results are important to better interpret serological studies and assess the pathogenic role of these obligate intracellular bacteria.

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Acanthamoeba castellanii Animals Antibodies, Bacterial Antigens, Bacterial Bacterial Proteins Chlamydiales Cross Reactions Immune Sera Mice Molecular Weight Phylogeny Serologic Tests Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Nicola Casson, José M Entenza, Gilbert Greub. 2006-10-25. Serological cross-reactivity between different Chlamydia-like organisms.. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.01867-06

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