International Journal of Immunology

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2021

  • Joint Manifestations in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever in Armenia: Clinical and Genetic Characteristics

    Gayane Amaryan, Gayane Khloyan, Tamara Sarkisian, Artashes Tadevosyan, Rotraud Katharina Saurenmann

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2021
    Pages: 22-28
    Received: 13 March 2021
    Accepted: 6 April 2021
    Published: 16 April 2021
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    Abstract: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal-recessive autoinflammatory disease in the group of Hereditary periodic fever syndromes (HPFS), characterized by recurrent, self-limited attacks of fever and polyserositis, which last 2-4 days. It manifests mainly in childhood and often has early onset, resolve without sequels. Genetic testing of FM... Show More
  • Immunohistopathological Profile and Biomolecular Level of Central Nerve Tumors in Kinshasa, DRC According to the Classification of the World Health Organization 2016

    Kisile Mikuo Olive, Kabongo Mpolesha Jean Marie, Claudia Manini

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2021
    Pages: 29-36
    Received: 10 March 2021
    Accepted: 29 April 2021
    Published: 14 May 2021
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    Abstract: The goal is to determine immunohistochemical histopathological profile and biomolecular level of Central nerve Tumors in Kinshasa, DRC. According to the classification of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2016. Our study is described on a series of cases that were studied using standard histopathological techniques, before undergoing specific imm... Show More
  • Clinical Relevance of Antiphospholipid Antibodies Levels During the Course of Severe COVID-19

    Soumia Nachate, Mahassine Moukaouim, Loubna Darfaoui, Zineb Nassiri, Imane Ibrahim, Houssam Rebahi, Hajar Chichou, Abdelhamid Hachimi, Mohamed-Abdenasser Semkaoui, Raja Hazime, Lamiae Essaadouni, Brahim Admou

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2021
    Pages: 37-40
    Received: 18 April 2021
    Accepted: 6 May 2021
    Published: 14 May 2021
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies (APLs) during the follow-up of nine severe COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital. The measurement of APLs (IgG and IgM anti-cardiolipin (aCL) and anti-β2-glycoprotein-1 (aB2GP1) was performed on the 1st day and ... Show More