Lymphocyte transformation test: The multiple positive results turned to all negative after influenza infection

Makoto Kondo; Shohei Iida; Ai Umaoka; Takehisa Nakanishi; Yoshiaki Matsushima; Koji Habe; Keiichi Yamanaka

doi:10.1002/ccr3.4806

Lymphocyte transformation test: The multiple positive results turned to all negative after influenza infection

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Sep 15;9(9):e04806. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4806. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Authors

Makoto Kondo¹, Shohei Iida¹, Ai Umaoka¹, Takehisa Nakanishi¹, Yoshiaki Matsushima¹, Koji Habe¹, Keiichi Yamanaka¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology Mie University Graduate School of Medicine Tsu Japan.

Abstract

Previously positive lymphocyte transformation test (LTT) results changed to negative during influenza infection. As observed in the current article, results of LTT may be influenced by infection; therefore, it is crucial to consider the timing of LTT.

Keywords: DLST; Th1; Th2; influenza; lymphocyte transformation test.

Publication types

Case Reports