Correlation between saliva IgA level and T cell CD4+ in HIV/AIDS patients

Background: HIV infection appears to have direct effects on oral mucosal immunity, cellular and humoral. Antibody secretion, especially salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA), is a useful indicator of mucosal immune function. This immune system component is recognized as an important first-line of defence...

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Main Authors: Irna Sufiawati, Harum Sasanti, Samsuridjal Djauzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2007-07-01
Series:Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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Online Access:http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/14169