An anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody, which induces production of mucoid exopolysaccharide-specific antibodies which are opsonic for mucoid $i(Pseudemonas aeruginosa). The anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody is produced by a cell line designated C9F5 and having ATCC Accession No. HB 10715. The anti-idiotypic monoclonal antibody is useful as a vaccine and for diagnostic purposes.
ANTI-IDIOTYPIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR MUCOID PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE