The association of IgA deficiency on infection rate, self-perceived health, and levels of C-reactive protein in healthy blood donors.

doi:10.1111/apm.12807

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The association of IgA deficiency on infection rate, self-perceived health, and levels of C-reactive protein in healthy blood donors.

APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica - 1 Mar 2018

Hauge Sabina Chaudhary, Jensen Charlotte Kaestel, Nielsen Leif Kofoed, Pedersen Ole B, Sørensen Erik, Thørner Lise Wegner, Hjalgrim Henrik, Erikstrup Christian, Nielsen Kaspar René, Kaspersen Kathrine Agergård, Didriksen Maria, Dziegiel Morten, Ullum Henrik

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The clinical importance of immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency in otherwise healthy individuals is not well described. We aimed to investigate the self-reported mental and physical health and the risk of infection in IgA-deficient blood donors compared to healthy control blood donors. Infectious events, recorded in public health registries either as prescriptions filled of any antimicrobial medicine or as hospital...

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