Cell-mediated immunity and immunoglobulin levels in light-for-date infants.
Cell-mediated immune response and circulating levels of immunoglobulins were studied in 75 full-term newborn babies. The results showed that though the immunoglobulin levels were not altered, cell-mediated immunity was significantly depressed in infants with birth weight less than 2 500 g and this may result in lowered resistance of infection.
D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn
D007136:Immunoglobulins