T and B lymphocytes in patients with chronic active liver disease and in healthy HBsAg carriers.
E-rosette and surface Ig tests were used to study circulating T and B lymphocytes in 65 patients with chronic active liver disease (CALD), 15 healthy HBsAg carriers and 30 healthy controls. No significant variation in B lymphocytes was observed in CALD and in healthy HBsAg carriers. On the other hand, the absolute number and the percentage of T lymphocytes were significantly decreased in CALD, especially in cases negative for HBV infection markers.
D001402:B-Lymphocytes; D002353:Carrier State; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes
D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens