Correlated between Level of IL-17 and Total Immunoglobulin (IgE) in Hay fever (H.F) Iraqi patients AL-Tikrity Ghaydaa Abdulwahed Awadh College of Medicine, University of Tikrit Online published on 27 November, 2019. Abstract Background hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) are common chronic diseases worldwide., This study aimed at study the correlated between level of IL-17 and total immunoglobulin (IgE) in Hay fever (H.F) Iraqi patients. Patients and Material Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed by an experienced physician (NF), The clinical history of the patient, any family history of the disease, a physical examination and the patient report (symptoms of rhinitis) were recorded, The total IgE levels and IL-17 in the serum samples were measured using Elisa kits, All analysis steps were performed according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Results Hay fever in females (53.5%) more than male (46.5%), also in control group, the females more than male as percentage (56.3;43.7%) respectively, also current study founded more frequent of H.F within the second age groups (21–30)(39.6)%, whilst less prevalent in the youngest age (≤ 20) years as (23%) and (16.5, 20.9) % frequent in the age groups 31–40 and ≥ 41 respectively, So the mean ± S.D of IgE in sera of patients was more than control groups (121.38 ± 70.67; 32.37 ± 22.31) respectively. also level of interleukin-17 was highest in patients(401.28 ± 311.2) compare to control (362.41 ± 199.23)(P-Value H.S high significant). Conclusion Hay fever in females more than male, Also current study conclude Hay fever more frequent within the second age groups (21–30), whilst less prevalent in the youngest age (≤ 20) years, So level of IgE in sera of patients was more than control groups. also level of interleukin-17 was highest in patients compare to control. Top Keywords Interleukin-17, total immunoglobulin (IgE), Hay fever (H.F), Iraqi patients. Top |