Lepra - Algunos aspectos Inmunológicos -

Abstract

252 patients with Leprosy were studied. 108 males and 44 females with Lepromatous Leprosy, 48 males and 52 females with Tuberculoid Leprosy. The following studies were performed in their sera: electrophoretic pattern, quantification of circulating levels of C3. IgG, IgA and IgM. No specific electrophoretic pattern was seen. only the gamma fraction was elevated and this alteration was statiscally significative in Lepromatous Leprosy. IgG and IgM levels were elevated in Lepromatous Leprosy, this alteration is statistically significative. IgA appears slightly elevated in both typesof Leprosy. No alteration in the level of circulating C3 was seen.