[The dynamic interleukin-1 and -2 contents in different variants of the complicated course of acute pneumonia].

The content of interleukins-1 and -2 in the peripheral blood was studied in 60 patients with different variants of acute pneumonia. The initial period of acute pneumonia was distinguished by an increased level of interleukin-1 and reduction of interleukin-2 level. The most characteristic prognostic sign of complicated course of acute pneumonia in this period was the high level of reduction of interleukin-2. It is recommended to use the obtained results for clinical prediction of unfavourable course of acute pneumonia and instituting differentiated pathogenetic treatment.