Abstract
To determine immunologic reactivity to Bacillus anthrax antigens, we conducted serologic testing of workers in a factory that performed scouring of wool and goat hair. Of 66 workers, approximately 10% had circulating antibodies or T lymphocytes that reacted with anthrax protective antigen. Individual immunity varied from undetectable to high.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anthrax / immunology*
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Anthrax Vaccines / administration & dosage*
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood
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Bacillus anthracis / immunology
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Belgium
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Blotting, Western
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Cell Proliferation
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Humans
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Inhalation Exposure
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Occupational Exposure*
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T-Lymphocytes / cytology
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T-Lymphocytes / physiology
Substances
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Anthrax Vaccines
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Antibodies, Bacterial