title: Candida antibodies in amniotic fluid.
abstract: Amniotic fluid samples were tested for specific immunoglobulins against Candida albicans by indirect immunofluorescence. Nineteen of the 23 samples tested contained specific IgA while specific IgG antibodies were detected in only seven samples (P less than 0.01). None of the samples contained specific anticandidal IgM (P less than 0.001). These 23 samples and a further 30 amniotic fluid samples were tested for Candida mannan antigen by latex agglutination. Mannan was not detected in any of the samples tested. It is concluded that anticandidal IgA in amniotic fluid is naturally occurring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mathai
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mathai
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jairaj
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000276:immunology*; D000908:Antibodies, Fungal / Q000032:analysis*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000908:Antibodies, Fungal; D007136:Immunoglobulins