Comparison of Hemagglutinins and Precipitins in Amebiasis

S. E. Maddison The Amoebiasis Research Unit,, Institute for Parasitology, Durban, South Africa

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Summary

Comparison of gel-diffusion and hemagglutination showed that antibodies were detected by both techniques in a high proportion of cases of invasive amebiasis. Absorption of sera with sensitized cells, until they were negative in the hemagglutination test, failed to remove the precipitins and confirmed the impression that different antibodies are involved. The simplicity of the precipitin reaction is an advantage.

Author Notes

The Amoebiasis Research Unit is sponsored by the following bodies: The South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, The University of Natal, The Natal Provincial Administration, and The United States Public Health Service (grant AI 01592).

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