Rate of antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae in bronchial asthma patients
Abstract
The aim of this study was to search a level of antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cp) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Mp) in patients with stable bronchial asthma (BA). Sixty five BA patients were examined. Anti-Ср antibodies were found using the indirect immunofluorescent reaction, anti-Mp antibodies were revealed using the indirect immune enzyme assay. The diagnostic titers of anti-Cp antibodies were detected in 23 patients and of anti-Mp antibodies in 25 of 65 patients (38%). It was important that 6 of them (9.2%) had the anti-Cp antibodies as well. Due to this fact all the patients were divided in 2 groups: serologically positive and serologically negative. Differences were displayed in history and laboratory data, comorbidity and treatment. The results provide the necessity of further investigations in this field.
About the Authors
R. F. KhamitovRussian Federation
V. G. Novozhenov
Russian Federation
L. Yu. Palmova
Russian Federation
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I. G. Mustafin
Russian Federation
A. L. Maslennikova
Russian Federation
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Khamitov R.F., Novozhenov V.G., Palmova L.Yu., Mustafin I.G., Maslennikova A.L. Rate of antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae in bronchial asthma patients. PULMONOLOGIYA. 2003;(2):31-34. (In Russ.)