Serum immunoglobulins, IgG subclasses, isohemagglutinins and complement-3 levels in patients with thalassemia major.
Indian J Pediatr
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1997 Mar-Apr; 64(2): 215-9
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Serum IgG, IgM, IgA, IgG subclasses (IgG1, G2, G3, G4), isohemagglutinins and complement-3 concentrations were measured in 23 beta-thalassemic patients suffering from recurrent infections. No significant abnormalities were found in these humoral immunity investigations, both in splenectomized and non-splenectomized patients. On the other hand, iron overload or repeated blood transfusions were not found to down-regulate the humoral immune system of thalassemic patients.
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Splenectomy
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Complement C3
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulins
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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