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Study of cell mediated immunity in chronic tonsillitis
M G Mallick1, M K Chaudhuri, S K Dutta
1Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Calcutta.
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study investigated cell-mediated immunity (CMI) in chronic tonsillitis patients. No significant CMI deficiency was found, suggesting it may not cause the disease.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Chronic tonsillitis is a common condition.
- The role of immune status in its development is not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the cell-mediated immune (CMI) status in patients with chronic tonsillitis.
- To determine if CMI deficiency contributes to the causation of chronic tonsillitis.
Main Methods:
- Assessed the cell-mediated immune status of 23 patients diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis.
Main Results:
- No significant evidence of cell-mediated immune deficiency was detected in the studied patient group.
Conclusions:
- The findings do not support a role for CMI deficiency in the development of chronic tonsillitis.