Relation between serum immunoglobulin, development of symptoms and bacterial content of urine of pregnant women

ABSTRACT

The possible protective role of serum immunoglobulins [IgG, IgM, IgA and IgE] against urinary tract infection and the development of its symptoms in pregnant women was investigated. The serum content of different immunoglobulins was estimated and its possible relation to the bacterial content of urine of pregnant women was explored. It was found that the lowest amount of serum IgE was associated with significant bacteriuria while its highest amount was detected in cases with heavy growth of protective urinary tract flora. On the other hand no relation has been observed between the levels of the looked for serum immunoglobulins and the appearance of urinary tract symptoms. The probability of the protective role of serum IgE against urinary tract infection in pregnant women was raised. The obtained results were discussed in the light of recent literature