Distinction between Infection and Rejection in Lung Transplantation
In distinguishing between infection and rejection after human lung transplantation clinical and radiological features were unhelpful, and even confusing. However, incipient rejection could be predicted and distinguished from infection by monitoring alterations in lymphocyte activity by the rosette i...
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Published in | British Medical Journal Vol. 2; no. 5805; pp. 71 - 74 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
British Medical Journal Publishing Group
08.04.1972
British Medical Association BMJ Publishing Group LTD |
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Summary: | In distinguishing between infection and rejection after human lung transplantation clinical and radiological features were unhelpful, and even confusing. However, incipient rejection could be predicted and distinguished from infection by monitoring alterations in lymphocyte activity by the rosette inhibition test. Earlier prediction seems possible by detecting circulating lung-binding antibody. The ability to detect changes in the immunological status of a patient, even before clinical deterioration, has fundamental implications for the management of patients after transplantation. |
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ISSN: | 0007-1447 1468-5833 |
DOI: | 10.1136/bmj.2.5805.71 |