| Literature DB >> 2280071 |
D N Mazumder1, N Ghose, J Mitra, G Dutta, A Santra.
Abstract
Immunological status of 14 women taking oral contraceptive for prolonged period (more than 6 months, low dose pill) was studied. Phytohaemagglutinin induced lymphocytes stimulation (PILT) was found to be significantly depressed in these subjects though T-lymphocyte subpopulation was found to be normal. Serum IgA and IgG levels in these cases were found to be normal but IgM level was increased. Though incidence of G lamblia infection was reported to be high in immunocompromised subjects, it was found only one out of 14 subjects taking oral contraceptive harboured the protozoa.Entities:
Keywords: Antibodies; Asia; Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Developing Countries; Diseases; Family Planning; Gastrointestinal Effects; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Immunity; Immunity, Cellular; Immunity, Natural; Immunoglobulin Alterations; Immunologic Factors; Immunological Effects; Incidence; India; Measurement; Oral Contraceptives; Parasitic Diseases; Physiology; Research Methodology; Research Report; Southern Asia
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2280071
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Indian Med Assoc ISSN： 0019-5847