Serological cross-reactivity between different Chlamydia-like organisms.

ABSTRACT: The serological cross-reactivity between different recently described Chlamydia-related organisms was determined. Mouse sera exhibited a strong reactivity against autologous antigen and closely related heterologous antigen but no cross-reactivity with distantly related species. These results are important to better interpret serological studies and assess the pathogenic role of these obligate intracellular bacteria.

SUBMITTER: Casson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1828948 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature