[Isolation of surface antigens of Candida maltosa responsible for Candida-sensitization and their immunochemical characteristics].

Surface antigens from Candida maltosa were shown to be of heterogeneous nature while common component was present in all the preparations. These antigens were able to induce both the slow type hypersensitivity and the reaction related apparently to the later phase of immediate hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity of slow and immediate types developed in response to invasion of living culture of C. maltosa A strain. The data obtained suggest that surface antigens from Candida might be used for production of diagnostic allergens.