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The antigenic relationship between Candida and Salmonella O:6(2), O:7 antigens
Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie. 1. Abt. Originale. A: Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Infektionskrankheiten Und Parasitologie
|August 1, 1980
Summary
Immune responses to Candida yeasts and Salmonella cholerae-suis revealed shared antigens. Cross-reactivity in agglutination tests indicates common antigenic factors between these microorganisms.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Serology
Background:
- Candida species are opportunistic fungal pathogens.
- Salmonella cholerae-suis is a significant bacterial pathogen.
- Understanding cross-reactivity between microbial antigens is crucial for diagnostics and vaccine development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential antigenic similarities between Candida albicans, Candida guilliermondii, Candida tropicalis, and Salmonella cholerae-suis.
- To identify common antigenic factors through serological cross-reactivity.
Main Methods:
- Production of immune sera against Candida species and Salmonella cholerae-suis.
- Agglutination tests using immune sera and microbial antigens.
- Absorption and agglutination cross-tests to confirm antigenic relationships.
Main Results:
- Immune sera for Candida species agglutinated Salmonella cholerae-suis.
- Immune serum for Salmonella cholerae-suis agglutinated Candida species.
- Cross-absorption and agglutination tests confirmed a common antigenic factor between the yeasts and Salmonella O:6(2), O:7 antigens.
Conclusions:
- There is a shared antigenic factor between Candida yeasts (C. albicans, C. guilliermondii, C. tropicalis) and Salmonella cholerae-suis (O:6(2),7).
- This antigenic cross-reactivity has implications for serological diagnosis and understanding host-pathogen interactions.