TABLE 1.
Sequential LTT results
| LTT S.I. | 1 year before | 1 month before | At admission | 11 days later |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | 7.9 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 13.1 |
| Ibuprofen | 6.5 | N.T. | N.T. | N.T. |
| Loxoprofen | 7.2 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 5.3 |
| Alprazolam | 3.9 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 5.3 |
| antiflatulent | 8.2 | 14.8 | N.T. | N.T. |
| Tiaramide | N.T. | N.T. | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Aspirin | N.T. | N.T. | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| BCG vaccine | N.T. | N.T. | 139.9 | 138.4 |
| cpm of control | 387819 | 134958 | 116942 | 92236 |
Lymphocyte transformation test (LTT); Stimulation index (S.I.); Not Tested (N.T.); S.I. > 1.8: positive, 1.6 ≥ S.I. < 1.8: false positive, S.I. < 1.6: negative; 1 year before: internal use of some drugs; 1 month before: internal use of only alprazolam; At admission: at that time of influenza virus infection; 11 days later: after recovery from influenza; BCG measured for positive control; Triamide and aspirin were tested to look for alternative medications.