Abstract
Summary
The data presented show that spleen cells obtained from syphilitic rabbits can be used to transfer nonspecific resistance to Listeria to normal recipients. This supports the hypothesis that infection caused by T. pallidum induces a cell-mediated immune response.
Our thanks to Karen Jacobson and Phyllis Schwet-helm for expert technical help and to Helen Bremner for secretarial assistance. This work was supported by General Research Funds, VA Hospital, Houston and by NIH Grant Nos. 1 R01 AI 11305 and T01 AI 00374.
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