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. 1984 Feb;43(2):759–760. doi: 10.1128/iai.43.2.759-760.1984

Immunization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa high-molecular-weight polysaccharides prevents death from Pseudomonas burn infections in mice.

M Pollack, G B Pier, R K Prescott
PMCID: PMC264367  PMID: 6420347

Abstract

High-molecular-weight polysaccharides from the extracellular slime of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were evaluated as immunogens in Pseudomonas burn infections in mice. Immunization with immunotype 1 or 2 polysaccharides induced a strong immunotype-specific and weak cross-reactive antibody response but protected mice against burn infections caused by either immunotype. Passive protection was provided by rabbit antiserum to immunotype 1 polysaccharide against burn infection by the homologous organism. Pseudomonas high-molecular-weight polysaccharides are potentially effective vaccines in burn infections.

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