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Summary
Cryoglobulinemia is shown to be a frequent finding in active echinococcosis. Cryoglobulins are of mixed type containing in most cases IgM, IgG and IgA. They show RF and anticomplementary activity. Complement components (β1c and β1E) and parasitic antigens or antibodies were not detectable. Serum complement levels in these patients were usually within normal range. The origin and possible clinical significance of cryoglobulins are discussed.
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