Abstract
Anti-haemagglutinin titres and measurements of the changes in the number of antibody molecules per millilitre (A), and in their average avidities (K) were carried out by equilibrium filtration on antisera prepared in rabbits to SW, MEL and LEE influenza viruses. These studies showed:
(1) Immunization of rabbits with influenza virus by the intravenous route induced sufficient levels of antibodies by the 5th day after vaccination for testing by equilibrium filtration, immunization by the intraperitoneal or subcutaneous routes did not induce sufficient antibody levels for testing by the 5th day.
(2) The avidity of the antibodies present at 5 days after vaccination was higher than at 10 days after vaccination.
(3) The avidity of antibodies increased during the initial response period (from the low point at 10 days) and was independent of the routes or schedules of vaccination tested.
(4) Secondary vaccination did not cause a pronounced increase in the avidity of antibodies, although a few groups of rabbits showed some further increase; tertiary vaccination caused no further increase.
(5) The number of antibody molecules produced in rabbits after vaccination with influenza virus depended on the route and schedule of inoculation; the routes could be ordered intravenous, intraperitoneal and subcutaneous in decreasing order of efficiency; multiple doses increased the number of antibody molecules by all routes.
(6) Increases in the antihaemagglutinin levels after secondary stimulation were due mainly to increases in the number of antibody molecules.
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