Cellular immunity in rheumatic heart disease.
Cellular immunity to non-specific antigens (PPD, Candida albicans, and streptococcal antigens) and mitogen (PHA) was investigated in patients with valvular heart disease of rheumatic origin. The result disclosed that lowered response in cellular immunity exists in these patients. The possible significance of this finding in occurrence of rheumatic activity was discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000276:immunology; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000276:immunology; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000276:immunology*; D012882:Skin Tests; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000276:immunology
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial