Vnitr Lek 1997, 43(2):102-104
[Successful gamma globulin therapy in a patient with anti-IgA antibodies].
- Ustav klinické immunologie lékarské fakulty Masarykovy university, FN U sv. Anny, Brno.
A case report of a patient suffering from common variable immunodeficiency with anti-IgA antibodies is described. These antibodies were probably the cause of repeated anaphylactic reactions during substitution gammaglobulin treatment, and lead to discontinuation the therapy lasting 4 years. The reintroduction the therapy was enabled by the therapy with low-IgA contents intravenous immunoglobulin (Endobulin, Immuno Vienna).
Keywords: Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic, analysis, ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency, immunology, ; Humans; Immunoglobulin A; Immunoglobulins, Intravenous, adverse effects, ; Male; Middle Aged
Published: February 1, 1997 Show citation