Serotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from clinical specimens. 1977

M Kono, and S Sei

Serotyping of 168 clinical isolates by the slide agglutination test using TIBS (Toshiba Institute of Biological Science) serotyping sera, which were prepared from Homma's serotype strains at the request of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Serotype Committee in Japan, was performed and the results were compared with serotyping using IMSUT (Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo) serotyping sera by the tube agglutination test. When heat-killed antigen from clinical isolates were used, both sets of serotyping sera showed similar results and the slide agglutination test using TIBS serotyping sera could be substituted for the tube agglutination test using IMSUT sera. It was also discovered that serotyping by the slide agglutination test with TIBS serotyping sera could be carried out using live bacteria. However, in serotyping with live bacteria, there is some difficulty in observing the agglutination time. To solve this problem, we propose that positive agglutination should be determined within 60 sec. The authors also performed serotyping of the clinical isolates using Difco serotyping sera prepared by the Difco Company based on Liu's serotyping system, and the results were compared with those obtained with serotyping sera prepared with Homma's serotype strains. The results indicated that in serotyping of clinical isolates using Difco serotyping sera more cross reaction occurred than in serotyping with sera obtained from Homma's serotype strains.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007106 Immune Sera Serum that contains antibodies. It is obtained from an animal that has been immunized either by ANTIGEN injection or infection with microorganisms containing the antigen. Antisera,Immune Serums,Sera, Immune,Serums, Immune
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
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
D000942 Antigens, Bacterial Substances elaborated by bacteria that have antigenic activity. Bacterial Antigen,Bacterial Antigens,Antigen, Bacterial
D012703 Serotyping Process of determining and distinguishing species of bacteria or viruses based on antigens they share. Serotypings

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