Comparison of bacteria with and without plasmid-encoded proteins as antigens for measurement of immunoglobulin M, G, and A antibodies to Yersinia enterocolitica by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

J Clin Microbiol. 1989 Mar;27(3):583-5. doi: 10.1128/jcm.27.3.583-585.1989.

Abstract

Yersinia enterocolitica serovar O:3 bacteria with and without plasmid-encoded proteins were compared as antigens in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Good correlations between the two antigen preparations were obtained for immunoglobulin M (IgM), IgG, and IgA antibodies of patients with yersiniosis. For routine diagnostic purposes, these antigens are considered equal.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Bacterial / analysis*
  • Antigens, Bacterial / genetics
  • Antigens, Bacterial / immunology*
  • Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin A / analysis
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis
  • Immunoglobulin M / analysis
  • Immunoglobulins / analysis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasmids
  • Yersinia Infections / diagnosis*
  • Yersinia enterocolitica / genetics
  • Yersinia enterocolitica / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Bacterial
  • Antigens, Bacterial
  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Immunoglobulins