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E. coli antibodies in schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

J. Krøll
J. Krøll*
Affiliation:
From the Finsen Laboratory, The Finsen Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
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1Address for correspondence: Dr J. Krøll, The Finsen Laboratory, The Finsen Institute, 49 Strandboulevard, DK-2100 Copenhagen Denmark.
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Synopsis

The present investigation demonstrates relatively high antibody titres against an E. coli O-antigen in sera from somatically healthy male schizophrenic patients. This observation supports the suggestion that abnormal portasystemic collaterals are relevant to the manifestation of schizophrenia.

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Brief Communication
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 16 , Issue 1 , February 1986 , pp. 209 - 211
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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