DIPLOCOCCUS IN MICE PULMONARY INFECTION AND CONTRIBUTORY CAUSES
Abstract
A single and brief exposure to an industrial gas (chlorine) at a clinically inactive dose for the control animals, caused in mice previously contaminated by a non-virulent diplococcus, a fatal pulmonary infection with septicemia. Consequently, with the aid of a contributory agent, the microorganism turned from saprophytic to virulent action as was demonstrated for streptococci under the action of sensitizing factors by S. J. Zlatagoroff et al and under the influence of various irritant bacteria by H. Grossmann. The findings stress the importance of treating the air in plants where healthy but germ-carrying workers are subjected to the action of irritant atmosphere.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 17, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0284643
Entities
People
- H. Velu
- P. Gavaudan
- P. Soulie
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories