Immunological studies on pulmonary tuberculosis: a preliminary report.
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1989-10-01
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An investigation of 71 patients (61 mantoux positive and 10 mantoux negative) with bacteriologically and radiologically proven primary pulmonary tuberculosis was undertaken for immunological analysis to evaluate cell mediated (E-rosette) and humoral (EAC-rosette and serum immunoglobulins; IgG, IgA & IgM) immune status. 41 age and sex matched normal subjects served as controls. An inverse relationship between cell mediated and humoral immune response was observed in tuberculous patients in general. Defects in cell mediated immune response was pronounced in mantoux negative cases. Fractionation of serum protein revealed a significant diminution in albumin level with a concomitant elevation in globulins particularly gammaglobulin levels. It appeared that there is a definite need to boost up T-cell mediated responses and to control the over activity of B-cell in these cases. Proper handling of the immune system by appropriate therapy might change the course of the disease.
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Ghosh A, Ghosh JM, Saha SK, Kohli YP, Gupta M, Batabyal SK. Immunological studies on pulmonary tuberculosis: a preliminary report. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1989 Oct; 43(10): 270-3