Antigen of Haemophilus influenzae in bronchial tissue.
Haemophilus influenzae antigen was detected in five of seven bronchial biopsies obtained from patients undergoing diagnostic bronchoscopy. Antibody against H influenzae antigens was obtained from a patient with bronchiectasis. Immunofluorescent techniques were used. This provides further evidence to support the pathogenicity of H influenzae in lower respiratory tract disorders.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D001706:Biopsy; D001980:Bronchi / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000276:immunology*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial