Abstract |
IgG levels were significantly high in sera of all types of leprosy. House-hold contacts of lepromatous leprosy (LL) cases also showed significantly higher values for IgG when compared to that of control. Except polar tuberculoid (TT) cases and house-hold contacts other types of leprosy revealed a significant rise in IgA levels in their sera. IgM was only raised in borderline tuberculoid (BT) cases. C-reactive protein (CRP) was present in the sera of all types of leprosy. Highest positivity (97%) was shown by sera from erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) cases. Rose-Waaler antibody (RA) was noted in BT, borderline leprosy (BL), LL and ENL cases. Significance of these findings is discussed.
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Authors | U Sengupta, S Sinha, G Ramu |
Journal | Leprosy in India
(Lepr India)
Vol. 51
Issue 1
Pg. 43-8
(Jan 1979)
ISSN: 0024-1024 [Print] India |
PMID | 449283
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulin A
- Immunoglobulin G
- Immunoglobulin M
- C-Reactive Protein
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Topics |
- C-Reactive Protein
(immunology)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin A
(immunology)
- Immunoglobulin G
(immunology)
- Immunoglobulin M
(immunology)
- Leprosy
(blood, immunology)
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