scholarly journals Unusual Cause of Stridor in an Adult Man, Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Safwat A. M. Eldaboosy ◽  
Amgad Awad ◽  
Ayman Ghoneim
Keyword(s):  
Immunoglobulin A

Lactate Dehydrogenase-Linked Immunoglobulin A K in a Patient with Nonimmune Chronic Idiopathic Neutropenia

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-151
Author(s):  
Noriko Ihara ◽  
Ikuo Murohashi ◽  
Masako Itho ◽  
Ikuo Amino ◽  
Katsuhiko Yoshida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Chronic Idiopathic Neutropenia

The effect of probiotics on the level of immunoglobulin A in women with violation of the biocenosis of the vagina

2017 ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
O.I. Ostapenko ◽  
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V.P. Kvashenko ◽  
I.K. Akimova ◽  
I.N. Nosova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus ◽  
Test System ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Local Action ◽  
Serum Immunoglobulin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Local Immunity ◽  
Serum Iga

The objective: the study of immunomodulatory effects of a probiotic, which contains lyophilized Lactobacillus (Lactobacillus rhamnosus) – 13 mg (2,0ґ109 CFU) and lyophilized bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium lactis) – 4 mg (2,0ґ109 CFU) the level of serum immunoglobulin IgA as a marker of local immunity in the plasma of women of reproductive age with the violation of the biocenosis of the vagina. Patients and methods. The study involved 86 patients of reproductive age with the violation of the vaginal biocenosis, which were divided into two groups according to received treatment. A survey was conducted for all patients in both groups: determine the level of serum IgA, measuring pH of vaginal environment and the quantification of lactobacilli and pathogenic flora with the help of test-system «Florotsenoz» before treatment and in 6 weeks after treatment. The state of vaginal microbiocenosis in both groups before treatment was homogeneous. Patients in both groups as therapy at the first stage of treatment received, if necessary antimicrobial therapy depending on the selected flora. In the second stage (restoration of microflora) patient of the main group received systemic probiotic combined with a complex prebiotic local action, patients in the control group, the probiotic localy in the form of the vaginal candles or tablets. Results. The research stated the increasing level of serum IgA in blood plasma of patients of the main group compared to control group at 20%, normalizing the pH of the vaginal environment in the main group in 94% of cases, which indicates an increase of immunity in mucosal. Conclusion. The inclusion of the systemic probiotic in the scheme of treatment of disorders of biocenosis of the vagina system enhances the increasing of immunity of the mucous membranes, and the vaginal tablets prebiotic of local action restores the own normal microflora of the vagina. Key words: serum immunoglobulin A, local immunity, vaginal dysbiosis, probiotics, prebiotics, vaginal microbiocenosis, the pH of the vaginal environment.

Prevalence of IgA Nephropathy: A 10 Years’ Experience from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Iga Nephropathy ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Medical Centre ◽  
Male Dominance ◽  
Clinical Indication ◽  
Glomerular Lesion ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Nephritic Syndrome

Background: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is considered the most frequently dealt primary glomerulonephritis, worldwide. The Berger’s disease or IgA nephropathy is a mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis characterized by deposition of immunoglobulin A in kidneys. The aim of the study was to report the prevalence of IgA nephropathy and the associated parameters (age, gender, and body mass index) in our population. Methods: This was a retrospective study, accomplished at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan, from June 2009-May 2019. The histopathology and immunofluorescence of renal biopsies of 519 patients were studied and the prevalence of biopsy proven IgA nephropathy was determined. The Chi-square test was used for association of biopsy proven IgA nephropathy with age, gender, and body mass index. A p-value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 519 biopsies were studied, out of those, only 4 (0.8%) had IgA nephropathy with male dominance in the last 10 years at Karachi, Pakistan. Male to female ratio was found to be 3:1. The most common clinical indication for renal biopsy was isolated hematuria in 50% of the cases followed by acute kidney injury and nephritic syndrome with 25% each respectively. Most of the patients suffering from proteinuria (> 3.5gm/24 hours), microscopic hematuria in 80% cases, high blood pressure in 50% cases, with other associated symptoms including edema, gastrointestinal, and skin-related symptoms reported. Conclusion: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is not a commonly diagnosed glomerular lesion. Further large-scale cohorts can aid in determining the other factors associated with a low frequency of IgA nephropathy. Keywords: Biopsy; Glomerulonephritis; Immunoglobulin A; Nephropathy.

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