| publication name | Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in asthmatic patients |
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| Authors | Authors RM Araafa, AM Matta, EA Bassuny, NM Gad, A Anan |
| year | 2002 |
| keywords | |
| journal | Journal The Egyptian journal of immunology/Egyptian Association of Immunologists |
| volume | 10 |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
This study was conducted on 30 asthmatic patients and 10 healthy controls. They were subjected to complete history talking, thorough clinical examination, and assessment of their ventilatory functions before and after bronchodilator. Two specimens were obtained from each patients, bronchoalveolar lavage and serum samples. Chlamydia pneumoniae antigens and antibodies (IgG and IgM) were detected using microimmunoflourescence technique. Samples giving positive results for C. pneumoniae antigen were examined for ...