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. 1978 Sep;41(3):158-9.

Viral infections and IgE levels

L Perelmutter, P Phipps, L Potvin
  • PMID: 80144

Viral infections and IgE levels

L Perelmutter et al. Ann Allergy. 1978 Sep.

Abstract

Six non-atopic patients with respiratory infections to a variety of viruses demonstrated a consistent drop in IgE levels (35% to 87%) in the convalescent phase compared to the acute phase of infection, suggesting that the viral agent affects T lymphocytes to suppress and hence B lymphocytes to secrete IgE immunoglobulin.

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