Humoral immune system state in ß thalassemia major.

Abstract

This study indicated that there were no significant changes in humeral immune markers in the patients with β-thalassemia major compared to the controls, except in the case of IgA which was higher in the TM patients. It seems that there is no need for routine survey of immunoglobulins and complement levels in thalassemic patients in order to detect immunodeficiency.