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On the serology and immunobiology of listeriosis. VIII. Communication: antibody against Listeria monocytogenes in sheep without and after vaccination against listeriosis as measured by means of different serological methods. 1985

S Kuhlmann-Berger, and J Potel

237 sheep of 4 flocks were tested in a field trial for humoral antibody against Listeria monocytogenes (L, m.) using one serum per animal. In addition, the kinetics of antibody response to vaccination against listeriosis was determined for 20 sheep, using comparatively the bacterial agglutination test, the growth test and the agglutination-immobilization test. Since low antibody were detected in a portion of animals, only, the possibly different degree of infection of animals could not be determined by the three methods employed. After primary and revaccination, a marked kinetics of antibody response resulting in titer decrease three months after vaccination could be detected by means of the agglutination-immobilization test, only, which measured antibody of the IgG class against flagellar antigens. It is discussed whether the immune response to listeriosis infection and vaccination is primarily reflected by the reaction of the macrophage-T lymphocyte system.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008089	Listeria monocytogenes	A species of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature. It has been isolated from sewage, soil, silage, and from feces of healthy animals and man. Infection with this bacterium leads to encephalitis, meningitis, endocarditis, and abortion.
D008297	Male		Males
D005260	Female		Females
D000372	Agglutination Tests	Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)	Agglutination Test,Test, Agglutination,Tests, Agglutination
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000907	Antibodies, Bacterial	Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS.	Bacterial Antibodies
D001431	Bacteriological Techniques	Techniques used in studying bacteria.	Bacteriologic Technic,Bacteriologic Technics,Bacteriologic Techniques,Bacteriological Technique,Technic, Bacteriological,Technics, Bacteriological,Technique, Bacteriological,Techniques, Bacteriological,Bacteriologic Technique,Bacteriological Technic,Bacteriological Technics,Technic, Bacteriologic,Technics, Bacteriologic,Technique, Bacteriologic,Techniques, Bacteriologic
D012756	Sheep	Any of the ruminant mammals with curved horns in the genus Ovis, family Bovidae. They possess lachrymal grooves and interdigital glands, which are absent in GOATS.	Ovis,Sheep, Dall,Dall Sheep,Ovis dalli
D014611	Vaccination	Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis.	Immunization, Active,Active Immunization,Active Immunizations,Immunizations, Active,Vaccinations