Human natural antibodies to Culex quinquefasciatus: age-dependent occurrence.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1991

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

7

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

319-321

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Das MK.Mishra A.Beuria MK.Dash AP.

 

Abstract

The titer of anti-Culex quinquefasciatus antibodies which were mostly of IgG and IgE isotypes was determined in humans living in Wuchereria bancrofti endemic regions. A progressive increase in the titer of antibodies was observed with age. In contrast, sera from people living in regions where the Cx. quinquefasciatus is of low prevalence were found to have markedly reduced IgG and almost zero IgE levels.

Notes

Author(s) - Das MK.Mishra A.Beuria MK.Dash AP.