Showing papers by "Dean D. Erdman published in 1989"
TL;DR: The serum immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody response to Norwalk virus infection in human volunteers is described and compared with previously described IgM and total antibody responses.
Abstract: We describe the serum immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody response to Norwalk virus infection in human volunteers and compare it with previously described IgM and total antibody responses. Whereas specific IgA and IgM peak within 2 weeks after onset of symptoms, titers of total blocking antibody continue to rise, implying mediation by IgG antibody.
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TL;DR: Among 81 symptomatic cases composing seven Norwalk outbreaks, specific IgM was absent from acute phaseSera collected less than or equal to three days post onset, and was uncommon in sera collected within one week and after five weeks, with an optimal collection time at about two to three weeks.
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