Abstract
Strong cross-reactions are described between Proteus mirabilis strains having the same structures of repeating units of their O-specific polysaccharides. These strains are used in routine diagnosis of rickettsiae.
MeSH terms
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Antigens, Bacterial / analysis*
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Cross Reactions
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Polysaccharides, Bacterial / chemistry
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Proteus mirabilis / classification*
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Serotyping
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Species Specificity
Substances
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Antigens, Bacterial
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Polysaccharides, Bacterial