Some host defence factors in iron deficiency anemia.
Nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) dye test, Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) contact sensitization reaction, and purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test were carried out in a group of 80 women. The results showed a significant depression in all the three tests in cases who were anemic.
D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology; D014168:Transferrin / Q000097:blood
D006454:Hemoglobins; D014168:Transferrin