Immunologic Competence in Idiopathic Ulcerative Colitis (Humoral Aspects of Immunity)

Authors

Gerald A. LoGrippo
Klaus Anselm
Hajime Hayashi
Robert J. Priest

Abstract

Systemic immune status was studied in 86 idiopathic ulcerative colitis patients. Quantitation of the major serum immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and IgM) and qualitation for specific enteropathogens (bacterial and viral) associated with the immunoglobulins are correlated with the severity and duration of the disease. The studies demonstrate the immunologic competence of these patients to respond to a variety of infections with normal activity and hyperactivity. In addition, systemic complications associated with ulcerative colitis, particularly liver involvement, are reflected in the immunologic studies.

Recommended Citation

LoGrippo, Gerald A.; Anselm, Klaus; Hayashi, Hajime; and Priest, Robert J. (1970) "Immunologic Competence in Idiopathic Ulcerative Colitis (Humoral Aspects of Immunity)," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 18 : No. 4 , 249-256.
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