Measles antibodies in exocrine secretions

The results of the analysis of saliva samples taken from 157 persons aged 1-48 years for the presence of antimeasles antibodies in the neutralization test, the hemagglutination inhibition test and the passive hemagglutination test are presented. The data obtained in this study suggest that antimeasles antibodies can be detected in saliva for many years after the formation of immunity, but quickly disintegrate after a saliva sample is taken.