Antibodies to Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 among the healthy New Zealand population
Bettelheim, K.A.; Metcalfe, R.V.; Sillars, H.
New Zealand Medical Journal 93(682): 259-261
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8446 PMID: 7019781 Document Number: 181158
The antibody levels to Legionella pneumophila, serotype 1 in two groups of healthy New Zealanders have been determined by the indirect fluorescent antibody test. These have been compared with antibody levels obtained from patients' sera submitted for L. pneumophila antibody levels. Significant levels of antibody have been found among the healthy people. The lower age groups demonstrated greater levels of immunity than those of patients suspected of having the disease.