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[Lacrimal IgE levels in chlamydia infections]
P Verin1, B Mortemousque, L Poirier
1Centre Jean Abadie-Enfants, Service d'Ophthalmologie, Bordeaux.
Revue Internationale Du Trachome Et De Pathologie Oculaire Tropicale Et Subtropicale Et De Sante Publique : Organe De La Ligue Contre Le Trachome Avec La Collaboration De L'International Organization Against Trachoma Et Des Organisation
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Elevated tear immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels were observed in half of patients with chlamydiosis, indicating a potential link to allergies. This suggests that allergic treatments may benefit patients with chlamydial eye infections.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases