Kazan medical journalKazan medical journal0368-48142587-9359Eco-Vector8051210.17816/kazmj80512Short CommunicationReaction of the thyroid gland with infections in the bodyKramovN.info@eco-vector.com151119292511123212321909202119092021Copyright © 2021, Eco-Vector2021<p>Cole and Womack (A. M. A., 9 / II 1929) establish the presence of changes in the thyroid gland in laboratory animals and humans as a result of infections (B. diphtheriae, B. coli, B. anthracis, rheumatism, etc.). Experiments on dogs with toxemia or a septic process showed hyperplasia in the thyroid gland, a decrease in colloid, desquamation in the acini, and a decrease in iodine. In humans, the same changes were found only to a lesser extent. Metabolism is increased by 30-40% in both cases. The administration of iodine per os in animals gave a decrease in the indicated symptoms and even protected them from them. These experimental, clinical and pathological observations support the theory that the thyroid gland plays an active role in the body's resistance to toxins and infections.</p>Kazan Medical archiveКазанский медицинский архив