[Seasonal changes of secondary immunodeficiency in patients with vascular dystonia]

Klin Med (Mosk). 1998;76(5):34-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The examination of 60 patients with vascular dystonia (VD) and immunological disorders shows that secondary immunodeficiency is not a stable condition. It is associated with seasons of the year and VD variants. Secondary immunodeficiency is more pronounced in winter. A correlation exists between mixed vegetative vascular dystonia and combined T-lymphocyte secondary immunodeficiency in winter. The findings may help in planning immunotherapy in "critical seasons" for patients with vegetative disorders.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / complications
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / immunology*
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurocirculatory Asthenia / complications
  • Neurocirculatory Asthenia / immunology*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Power Plants
  • Radioactive Hazard Release
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Seasons*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Ukraine