Twenty-two consecutively admitted patients diagnosed for anorexia nervosa were evaluated
for cellular immune functioning by means of an anergy panel to test delayed hypersensitivity.
The panel included Candida, streptokinase-streptodornase, and mumps antigen
administered by a standard protocol. A standard nutritional profile including current weight,
usual weight, total protein, albumin, total iron-binding capacity, white blood cell count, total
lymphocyte count, triceps skinfold, and arm muscle circumference was concurrently …