Serological studies of a case of fatal craniofacial mucormycosis.
Counter-immunoelectrophoresis and indirect immunofluorescence tests were used in a fatal case of craniofacial mucormycosis. The indirect immunofluorescent test was rapid and more sensitive than counter-immunoelectrophoresis and provided estimation of serum antifungal antibodies (IgA, IgG and IgM). The high serum IgA titer (comparable to IgM) found in this case of acute infection suggests a role of IgA antibodies which needs further investigation.
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal / Q000032:analysis*; D003378:Counterimmunoelectrophoresis / Q000379:methods*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007122:Immunoelectrophoresis / Q000379:methods*; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009090:Mucorales / Q000276:immunology*; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000276:immunology*; D012233:Rhizopus / Q000276:immunology*
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007136:Immunoglobulins