Abstract |
Secretory IgA ( sIgA) is an important parameter in the predisposition to recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI). We investigated whether sIgA and frequency of UTI could be positively influenced by intramuscular vaccination with inactivated uropathogenic bacteria ( Solco-Urovac). Ten otherwise healthy girls aged from 5 to 11 years (mean 9 1.7 years) with recurrent UTI were immunized with Solco-Urovac by i.m. injections three times at weekly intervals. A booster injection was given after 6 months. Urinary sIgA secretory component (SC) concentration was determined by radial immunodiffusion assay. Ten other age-matched girls with UTI were not immunized. Immunization therapy caused a significant reduction in the frequency of infection and an increase in urinary sIgA SC, while in the nonvaccinated group the values remained constant.
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Authors | A Nayir, S Emre, A Sirin, A Bulut, H Alpay, F Tanman |
Journal | Vaccine
(Vaccine)
Vol. 13
Issue 11
Pg. 987-90
(Aug 1995)
ISSN: 0264-410X [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 8525693
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
- Bacterial Vaccines
- Immunoglobulin A, Secretory
- SolcoUrovac
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Topics |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
(pharmacology)
- Adolescent
- Bacterial Vaccines
(immunology)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Immunization Schedule
- Immunoglobulin A, Secretory
(urine)
- Injections, Intramuscular
- Random Allocation
- Recurrence
- Urinary Tract Infections
(immunology, prevention & control)
- Virus Activation
(immunology)
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