[The T- and B-immunity systems in patients with digestive organ diseases and exposure to internal radiation]

Results are reported of an immunological examination of 534 patients with digestive diseases and 130 healthy persons. 282 patients subjected to radiation effects showed a marked and persistent T-lymphocytopenia, B-lymphocytosis, reduction of the content of T-helpers, T-suppressors, dysimmunoglobulinemia characterized by reduction of IgG content and excessive IgA secretion. These changes were observed during the period of exacerbation and remission requiring the use of immunocorrective agents.