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. 1987 Sep;55(9):2204–2207. doi: 10.1128/iai.55.9.2204-2207.1987

Serological response to the P fimbriae of uropathogenic Escherichia coli in pyelonephritis.

J M de Ree, J F van den Bosch
PMCID: PMC260679  PMID: 2887515

Abstract

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from four patients with pyelonephritis were characterized by their O:K serotype, hemolysin production, mannose-resistant hemagglutination, and the serotype of the P fimbriae. These P fimbriae were serotyped with specific monoclonal antibodies. Serum samples from the patients were analyzed for the presence of specific antibodies to the P fimbriae. In all cases antifimbrial antibodies were found, strongly suggesting that these P fimbriae are expressed in vivo. However, the antibodies in the patient sera were not able to inhibit the mannose-resistant hemagglutination. This finding suggests that these antibodies react with the fimbrial components and not with the minor components which are responsible for adhesion.

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