Changes in various immunological parameters in patients with recurrent vaginal candidiasis
Di Rosa, R.; Amoroso, A.; Ferri, G.M.; Di Rosa, E.; Tanzilli, O.; Reverberi, L.; Startari, S.; Afeltra, A.
Bollettino dell'Istituto Sieroterapico Milanese 70(1-2): 499-504
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-2547 PMID: 1670054 Document Number: 387247
An immunological study has been performed in a group of 14 patients suffering from recurring vaginal candidiasis. Cellular immunity has been evaluated by skin test. Mononuclear cells of peripheral blood have been studied by a panel of monoclonal antibodies. Moreover granulocytes phagocytosis and NK activity have been determined. We observed a significant reduction of cellular immunity and phagocytosis comparing to the control group. This association may represent the basis of a compromised immunological response in patients with recurring vaginal candidiasis.