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Anti-tuberculosis therapy versus serum levels of immunoglobulins

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Clinical and Chemical Pathology

Advisors

Abdel-Aziz, Hala A. , El-Khouli, Badawi M.

Authors

Dhaif, Sumaya Mahmoud

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:42:07

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2017-04-26 12:42:07

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Tuberculosis, one of the commonest human infections, responsible for 26% of preventable deaths in the developing nations as estimated by WHO. There are a number of possible reasons for this increase comprising deterioration in living conditions, and spread of HIV infections that is often due to reactivation rather than primary infection. A major problem in these cases is the emergence of resistance to several anti-tuberculosis drugs. The impact is to study the effect of anti-tuberculosis therapy used on the levels of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM) in fresh patients receiving 2-3 months multi-drug regimen. We conclude that the evaluation of IgA- mediated humoral immune response might constitute a useful tool not only for presumptive diagnosis of pulmonary TB, but also for justification of r4esponse to therapy.

Issued

1 Jan 2001

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/33514

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Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023