PMID: 2110218Jun 1, 1990Paper

Specific immunoglobulins in schistosomiasis

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
H M KhalilN M Khalil

Abstract

Specific and total immunoglobulins antibodies levels to Schistosoma antigens were determined in 44 patients with S. mansoni infection. No Significant increase was observed in parasitic specific IgG, IgM, and IgA levels in both acute and chronic infections. On the other hand, Significant increased specific IgE antibodies was demonstrated in both acute and chronic infections of bilharziasis. The results revealed that increased immunoglobulins was not Specific to Schistosomiasis infection. Also, No correlation was observed between clinical course of the infection and immunoglobulins levels.

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