[The influence of gel-like recombinant interferon α-2b on the clinical course of acute respiratory infection and the state of mucosal immunity in the pregnant women]

Vestn Otorinolaringol. 2014:(6):50-53. doi: 10.17116/otorino2014650-53.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the state of local immunity of the mucous membrane in the nose of the pregnant women presenting with acute respiratory infection (ARI). A total of 55 women with this condition were examined at the outpatient basis starting from week 14 of the gestation period. Viferon gel was administered intranasally to 34 such patients. The clinical and immunological effectiveness of the application of the topical form of this recombinant interferon α-2b preparation in these patients was evaluated. It is concluded that the inclusion of Viferon in the combined treatment of ARI in the pregnant women significantly decreases the frequency of bacterial complications. Simultaneously, this preparation reduces the IL-8 level in the nasal secretion in comparison with its initial value.

Цель работы - оценка состояния местного иммунитета слизистой оболочки носа у беременных с острой респираторной инфекцией (ОРИ). Амбулаторно обследованы 55 беременных c ОРИ в период гестации от 14 нед, 34 из которых интраназально получали Виферон в форме геля. Дана клиническая и иммунологическая оценка эффективности применения топической формы рекомбинантного интерферона α-2b у беременных. Показано, что при включении препарата Виферон в комплекс терапии ОРИ у женщин в периоде гестации частота бактериальных осложнений достоверно ниже. Выявлено снижение уровня ИЛ-8 в назальном секрете по сравнению с исходными данными на фоне интерферонотерапии.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Mucosal / drug effects*
  • Interferon alpha-2
  • Interferon-alpha / administration & dosage
  • Interferon-alpha / pharmacology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*
  • Recombinant Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Recombinant Proteins / pharmacology
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Interferon alpha-2
  • Interferon-alpha
  • Recombinant Proteins