[Immunoglobulins A in the vagina. Assay and study of their specificity]

Abstract

The authors have titrated, by the Laurell technique, immunoglobulin A in vaginal washings ; the quantity of IgA found is higher for women having a pathogenic vaginal flora. Using immunofluorescence technique, and peroxydase-marked antibodies, the authors found specific IgA directed against Lactobacillus, N. gonorrhoeae and Candida albicans.