Serum immunoglobulins in viral hepatitis.
The serum levels of IgA, IgG and IgM were determined by single radial immuno-diffusion technique in 104 male patients of acute viral hepatitis. HBsAg was detected by counterimmuno-electrophoresis (CIEP) and 51% were HBsAg + ve. IgA, IgG and IgM levels were found to be higher than normal levels. Mean IgA and IgG levels were same in HBsAg + ve and HBsAg--ve patients. Mean IgM levels were however, higher in HBsAg--ve patients.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D007132:Immunoglobulin Isotypes