| Literature DB >> 207383 |
J Viac, M J Staquet, M Miguet, M Chabanon, J Thivolet.
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A study of human papilloma virus (HPV) specific cellular and humoral immunity in 30 patients with genital warts is reported. By in vivo testing with purified, inactivated plantar wart virus, a cell-mediated immunity to HPV was determined in 60% of patients. Circulating antibodies, evaluated by immunofluorescence testing, were rare, but these increased after an intradermal test had been carried out, especially in patients with a positive skin test, suggesting a booster effect. No significant difference was found between this group of patients and those having skin warts. Our results showed a specific immune response to HPV in most patients, confirming the role of the viral agent in the induction of genital warts.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 207383 PMCID: PMC1045484 DOI: 10.1136/sti.54.3.172
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Vener Dis ISSN: 0007-134X