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Human parotid fluid, submandibular fluid, and serum were assayed for tetanus and diphtheria antibodies. Significant increases in serum diphtheria and tetanus antibody titers occurred subsequent to toxoid administration. The antibody titers of pure parotid and submandibular saliva, however, remained constant. Saliva appears to contain a heterogenic substance which is able to agglutinate cells from horse, rabbit, dog, sheep, and man regardless of blood type or Rh factor.
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