[Histocompatibility antigens and Giardia lamblia parasitosis].

Abstract

A study was made of the HLA in 41 children between the ages of 4 and 13 years, with the parasite Giardia lamblia, of ages between 4 and 13 years. The different histocompatibility antigens were compared in relationship to the clinical and analytical aspects of the patients. Individuals with HLA A1 and/or blood group A have a greater probability of contracting this parasite. Other relationships found were HLA A19 and vomiting. HLA A9 and abdominal pain and HLA B7 with alterations in the gastrointestinal mucous.

• Authors: J de Manueles Jiménez, A Martín Ruano, A J Martín Sanz, J Martín Ruano, M T Sánchez Calvín
• Journal: Anales espanoles de pediatria (An Esp Pediatr) Vol. 36 Issue 1 Pg. 41-4 (Jan 1992) ISSN: 0302-4342 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Antígenos de histocompatibilidad y parasitación por Giardia lamblia.
• PMID: 1543292 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• HLA Antigens

Topics

• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Giardiasis (immunology, parasitology)
• HLA Antigens (immunology)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male