[Changes in various immunological parameters in patients with recurrent vaginal candidiasis].
An immunological study has been performed in a group of 14 patients suffering from recurring vaginal candidiasis. Cellular immunity has been evaluated by skin test. Mononuclear cells of peripheral blood have been studied by a panel of monoclonal antibodies. Moreover granulocytes phagocytosis and NK activity have been determined. We observed a significant reduction of cellular immunity and phagocytosis comparing to the control group. This association may represent the basis of a compromised immunological response in patients with recurring vaginal candidiasis.
Di Rosa
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Istituto di Clinica Medica III, Università di Roma La Sapienza.
Amoroso
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A
Ferri
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GM
Di Rosa
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E
Tanzilli
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O
Reverberi
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L
Startari
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S
Afeltra
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A
D000328:Adult; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D016131:Lymphocyte Subsets; D008875:Middle Aged; D010587:Phagocytosis; D012008:Recurrence
Alterazione di alcuni parametri immunologici in pazienti affette da candidosi vaginale ricorrente.