Abstract
Semiquantitative estimates of circulating endotoxin were performed by the limulus test in patients suffering from typhoid fever and other salmonelloses. The test was positive in a large number of cases. However, no clearcut correlation was found between existence of endotoxemia, as such, and pyrexia. A correlation with recent bacteremia was found for highest levels of endotoxin activity. In minor salmonelloses a striking prevalence of positive cases was observed in the age group under one year. These findings were discussed in relation to the diagnostic and pathogenetic facets of the problem.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-24 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Infection |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1976 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Immunology