Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981
We examined the difference between the normal microflora in the pharynx and the levels of serum immunoglobulins of the Expedition members during their stay in Japan and at Syowa and Mizuho Stations, Antarctica. 1) There was no evidence that the bacterial species and the number of microflora in the p...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:842547568ffd4c60b44f3b5d5c6c1339 2023-05-15T13:41:08+02:00 Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 Ikuo Ogawa Akira Ishibashi Teiko Ishibashi 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.15094/00008337 https://doaj.org/article/842547568ffd4c60b44f3b5d5c6c1339 EN JA eng jpn National Institute of Polar Research https://doi.org/10.15094/00008337 https://doaj.org/toc/0085-7289 https://doaj.org/toc/2432-079X doi:10.15094/00008337 0085-7289 2432-079X https://doaj.org/article/842547568ffd4c60b44f3b5d5c6c1339 Antarctic Record, Iss 77, Pp 55-68 (1983) Geography (General) G1-922 article 1983 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.15094/00008337 2022-12-31T06:31:21Z We examined the difference between the normal microflora in the pharynx and the levels of serum immunoglobulins of the Expedition members during their stay in Japan and at Syowa and Mizuho Stations, Antarctica. 1) There was no evidence that the bacterial species and the number of microflora in the pharynx had changed during the first three months at Syowa Station. 2) The number of pathogenic bacteria in the pharynx increased in the middle of winter (June and July) at Syowa Station. 3) In midsummer (November and December) of Antarctica, the pathogenic bacteria in the pharynx increased, probably due to the outdoor work. 4) The pathogenic bacteria were not detected in the pharynx of the members living at Mizuho Station, the nearest station to the South Pole, where the mercury falls to about 30 to 40 degrees below zero for eight months. 5) No remarkable differences were recognized in the levels of IgG and IgM in serum of the members during their stay in Japan and in Antarctica. On the other hand, IgA of them showed a slight increase, which may be explained by enhanced activity of local immunity. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica South pole South pole Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic Syowa Station South Pole Mizuho ENVELOPE(44.317,44.317,-70.683,-70.683) Mizuho Station ENVELOPE(44.317,44.317,-70.683,-70.683) |
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We examined the difference between the normal microflora in the pharynx and the levels of serum immunoglobulins of the Expedition members during their stay in Japan and at Syowa and Mizuho Stations, Antarctica. 1) There was no evidence that the bacterial species and the number of microflora in the pharynx had changed during the first three months at Syowa Station. 2) The number of pathogenic bacteria in the pharynx increased in the middle of winter (June and July) at Syowa Station. 3) In midsummer (November and December) of Antarctica, the pathogenic bacteria in the pharynx increased, probably due to the outdoor work. 4) The pathogenic bacteria were not detected in the pharynx of the members living at Mizuho Station, the nearest station to the South Pole, where the mercury falls to about 30 to 40 degrees below zero for eight months. 5) No remarkable differences were recognized in the levels of IgG and IgM in serum of the members during their stay in Japan and in Antarctica. On the other hand, IgA of them showed a slight increase, which may be explained by enhanced activity of local immunity. |
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Ikuo Ogawa Akira Ishibashi Teiko Ishibashi |
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Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 |
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Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 |
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Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 |
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Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 |
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Study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition 1979-1981 |
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study on variations in the normal microflora of the pharynx and the serum immunoglobulins in members of the 21st japanese antarctic research expedition 1979-1981 |
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National Institute of Polar Research |
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1983 |
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ENVELOPE(44.317,44.317,-70.683,-70.683) ENVELOPE(44.317,44.317,-70.683,-70.683) |
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Antarctic Syowa Station South Pole Mizuho Mizuho Station |
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Antarctic Syowa Station South Pole Mizuho Mizuho Station |
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Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica South pole South pole |
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Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica South pole South pole |
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