The demonstration of the K-antigen of Campylobacter fetus venerealis using a microtitre agglutination test.
Using specific antisera prepared against heat-treated and untreated cells in a microtitre system, 7 strains of Campylobacter fetus venerealis were examined for the presence of K-antigen. The technique was effective for distinguishing between strains and it was found that 4 out of 7 isolates contained microcapsules, therefore being potentially suitable for vaccine production.
van der Walt
M L
ML
Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort.
D000372:Agglutination Tests; D000818:Animals; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D000954:Antigens, Surface / Q000032:analysis*; D002168:Campylobacter fetus / Q000145:classification* / Q000276:immunology; D008722:Methods; D011817:Rabbits; D012703:Serotyping
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D000954:Antigens, Surface; C030659:K antigens