[T and B lymphocytes in hepatic diseases].

T and B. lymphocytes in peripheral blood were determined in 102 patients with several hepatic diseases: acute hepatitis, persistent and chronic active hepatitis and hepatic cirrhosis. Significant differences (p less than 0.05) were found between all groups of patients and controls. T lymphocytes were decreased (p less than 0.05) in patients with acute hepatitis that developed chronic disease in relation with those with good evolution. A remarkable decrease was found in cirrhotic patients with hepatic insufficiency. The prognostic value of these lymphocytes populations in hepatic diseases is enhanced.