Cross reactivity of schistosome antigens between Schistosoma mansoni and japonicum.
Fifty six patients with chronic Schistosomiasis japonica were given skin tests with preparations made of Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma japonicum. There was a high, significant positive correlation between the results of both antigens. Among 47 serum samples tested with indirect hemagglutination (IHA) 27 had the antibody titer 1:16 or higher, which was diagnostically significant in combination with positive skin test results. The results indicate a definite cross reactivity of japonicum and mansoni anitgens in patients with Schistosomiasis japonica.
D000941:Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005260:Female; D006386:Hemagglutination Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012549:Schistosoma japonicum / Q000276:immunology*; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000276:immunology*; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000276:immunology*; D012882:Skin Tests
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