IgA1 levels in milk and serum samples from intestinal parasite-infected or normal puerperae
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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103(5): 511-513, Aug. 2008. graf
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
In this study, IgA1 levels in the milk and serum of puerperae were compared and a correlation was established between the levels of this immunoglobulin and the occurrence of parasitism. Eighty-three paired milk and serum samples were obtained from puerperal and IgA1 levels were analyzed. In addition, the presence of intestinal parasites in stool samples from these puerperae was determined. Twelve puerperae tested positive for intestinal parasites and all their samples presented an IgA1 ELISA Index > 1. There was a correlation between serum and milk IgA1 levels and puerperae with any parasite in their stool (r = 0.6723; p = 0.0166). This finding may reinforce the importance of breast-feeding for the protection of neonates.
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Sujet Principal:
Immunoglobuline A
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Période du postpartum
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Fèces
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Parasitoses intestinales
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Lait humain
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas/BR
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR
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