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The significance of secretory IgA in middle ear fluid.
Ann Allergy. 1979 Apr; 42(4):236-40.AA

Abstract

Studies of immunoglobulin levels in middle ear fluid in children with chronic otitis media show that MEF (middle ear fluid) IgA levels are proportionately higher than serum levels. Disproportionately elevated MEF IgA levels may be due to secretory IgA. Finding secretory IgA in MEF suggests the presence of a secretory epithelium and may define the etiology of chronic inflammation. Resolution of the secretory epithelium may be hastened with adequate ventilation of the middle ear space.

Authors

Jones EA
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Thomas LR
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Davis NC
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MeSH

Acute DiseaseBody FluidsChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseEar, MiddleFemaleHumansImmunoglobulin AImmunoglobulin A, SecretoryInfantMaleOtitis Media with EffusionTime Factors

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

571255

Citation

Jones, E A., et al. "The Significance of Secretory IgA in Middle Ear Fluid." Annals of Allergy, vol. 42, no. 4, 1979, pp. 236-40.
Jones EA, Thomas LR, Davis NC. The significance of secretory IgA in middle ear fluid. Ann Allergy. 1979;42(4):236-40.
Jones, E. A., Thomas, L. R., & Davis, N. C. (1979). The significance of secretory IgA in middle ear fluid. Annals of Allergy, 42(4), 236-40.
Jones EA, Thomas LR, Davis NC. The Significance of Secretory IgA in Middle Ear Fluid. Ann Allergy. 1979;42(4):236-40. PubMed PMID: 571255.
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