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. 1984 Oct;37(10):1140–1143. doi: 10.1136/jcp.37.10.1140

Serum beta 2-microglobulin and C reactive protein concentrations in viral infections.

E H Cooper, M A Forbes, M H Hambling
PMCID: PMC498955  PMID: 6092437

Abstract

Serum beta 2-microglobulin concentrations were assayed in a number of virus diseases. Infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus, and influenza A were associated with pronounced increases in serum beta 2-microglobulin concentration. Smaller increases, with values generally less than 4 mg/l, were noted in other viral infections. Apart from in acute influenza A, the C reactive protein and beta 2-microglobulin responses were not associated.

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