Immunological changes during hydrotherapy

摘要: Immunological tests were performed in 34 patients undergoing hydrotherapy according to Kneipp. IgM, alpha2-macroglobulin and complement factor C3 concentrations increased after this treatment, but not ten healthy volunteers. Specific antibody activities (staphylococci, E. coli, streptococci) remained unchanged. After intracutaneous testing with different protein bacterial antigens reactions significantly more intense (diameter of reaction) hydrotherapy, while total number reacting the same. Pokeweed stimulation ratio was lymphocyte transformation test, PHA PPD rates unaltered.