The immunosuppressive effect of mycoplasma infection. I. Effect on the humoral and cellular response.

  • 1 April 1972
    • journal article
    • Vol. 22  (4) , 695-702
Abstract
Mycoplasma-induced immunosuppression in rats was demonstrated with Mycoplasma arthritidis strain PN. Immunosuppression involving the humoral antibody response was complete or partial when mycoplasma was injected concurrently with the antigen. Mycoplasma did not interfere with the antibody response when injected after primary immunization.