[The immunomodulating properties of a diphtheria bacterial vaccine in in vitro experiments]

In this investigation lymphocytes sensitized with Corynebacterium diphtheriae antigens obtained from carriers and convalescents were used. The new diphtheria bacterial vaccine Codivac, in contrast to other comparable preparations (diphtheria toxoid, staphylococcal toxoid, staphylococcal vaccine, levamisole), was found to produce a more direct effect by modulating the levels of T-lymphocytes, depending on their initial levels in the patient. Codivac, together with other preparations, can be used for the study of the problems of immunostimulation and immunocorrective therapy.