title: Cross reactivity of schistosome antigens between Schistosoma mansoni and japonicum.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000941:Antigens