Effect of anti μ chain specific immunosuppression on Chikungunya virus encephalitis of mice

M. Giovarelli, I. Viano, M. Zucca, R. Valbonesi, F. Dianzanil

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Abstract

Mice neonatally immunosuppressed with anti-μ antiserum failed to produce circulating antibodies to sheep erythrocytes and showed a marked decrease in circulating immunoglobulins. However, when they were intracerebrally infected with Chikungunya virus (a group A togavirus), they showed a mortality rate consistently lower than non-immunosuppressed control mice. Several possible explanations for this finding are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)849-852
Number of pages4
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume16
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1977
Externally publishedYes

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