Immune system in chronic narcotic intoxication

The analysis of the literature data demonstrates that secondary immunodeficiency in chronic narcotic intoxication results, primarily, from T-system dysfunction and attenuation of both cellular and humoral reactions. However, some evidence exist on the absence of such effects or even stimulation of t...

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Published inSudebno-meditsinskaia ekspertiza Vol. 49; no. 2; p. 3
Main Authors Pigolkin, Iu I, Gasanov, A B
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.03.2006
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Humans
Immune System - immunology
Immune System - pathology
Substance-Related Disorders - immunology
T-Lymphocytes - immunology
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Summary:The analysis of the literature data demonstrates that secondary immunodeficiency in chronic narcotic intoxication results, primarily, from T-system dysfunction and attenuation of both cellular and humoral reactions. However, some evidence exist on the absence of such effects or even stimulation of the immune system by narcotic drugs. Morphological analysis of changes in the lymphoid organs of drug addicts who had died of different diseases in chronic narcotic intoxication was made by only few researchers, so functional morphology of immune system organs in chronic narcotic intoxication is an issue of the day which requires further investigation.
ISSN:0039-4521