Does low serum immunoglobulin level contribute to the origin of a brain abscess?
Nine patients operated on for a cryptogenic cerebral abscess and healed were studied for serum immunoglobulin levels. There was a control group of another 9 patients operated on in the past for a contusion injury of the brain or cerebral haematoma. All the patients were examined after complete healing, i.e. 6 months after surgery at least. Statistically significant differences in IgA concentrations could be proved for both the groups. There was a statistically significant difference in IgG values as well. No difference was found with IgM. The possible participation of immune mechanisms in the origin of a cryptogenic cerebral abscess is discussed.
Kala
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Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Hospital, Olomouc.
Matousková
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D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male
D007136:Immunoglobulins