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Concentrations of serum immunoglobulins and antibodies to pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides in patients with recurrent or chronic sinusitis.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology - 1 Jul 2001
Tahkokallio O, Seppälä I J, Sarvas H, Käyhty H, Mattila P S
Abstract excerpt
A study was carried out to search for underlying immunoglobulin deficiencies in 25 patients with recurrent or chronic sinusitis. The mean duration of the patient histories of recurrent or chronic sinusitis was 7.2 years. Concentrations of serum immunoglobulins and specific pneumococcal antibodies were measured in the patients and in 25 age- and sex-matched control individuals. The mean serum IgA concentration...
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