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. 1975 Jan;28(1):42–49. doi: 10.1136/jcp.28.1.42

The relationship and significance of antibody titres as determined by various serological methods in glandular and ocular toxoplasmosis.

K A Karim, G B Ludlam
PMCID: PMC475592  PMID: 1091663

Abstract

Three types of antibody curve have been demonstrated by testing sera during the course of acquired toxoplasmosis by six different techniques. These three types are due to cell-wall antibody, (demonstrated by four of the techniques), to antibody to soluble antigen, and to IgM antibody to the cell wall. These findings have been supported by absorption experiments. A scheme is presented for testing single sera by two or three different tests to indicate the stage and duration of the infection.

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