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The pathogenicity of a newly discovered human mycoplasma (strain G37) for the genital tract of marmosets

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 March 2010

D. Taylor-Robinson ,
Patricia M. Furr  and
C. M. Hetherington
D. Taylor-Robinson
Affiliation:
MRC Clinical Research Centre, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ U.K.
Patricia M. Furr
Affiliation:
MRC Clinical Research Centre, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ U.K.
C. M. Hetherington
Affiliation:
National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London NW7 1AA, U.K.
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In an attempt to demonstrate the pathogenicity of a newly discovered mycoplasma (strain G37) isolated from the human genital tract, six female marmosets (Callithix jacchus) were inoculated intravaginally. Four of the animals were infected as indicated by repeated recovery of the organisms on vaginal swabbing, and infection persisted for 72–149 days or more. In addition, the infected marmosets exhibited a serum antibody response detected most easily by an immunofluorescence technique, and a persistent vaginal polymorphonuclear leucocyte response not seen in two uninfected and in two uninoculated animals.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 89 , Issue 3 , December 1982 , pp. 449 - 455
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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