Abstract |
The clinical and immunologic features of an adolescent boy with recurrent pyogenic infections are presented. A cellular defect in neutrophil chemotaxis, hyperimmunoglobulinemia E, and a negative delayed cutaneous reaction to antigen from Candida albicans were found.
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Authors | A Constantopoulos, J Karpouzas, A Xypolita, C Mandalenaki-Lombrou, N Matsaniotis |
Journal | Helvetica paediatrica acta
(Helv Paediatr Acta)
Vol. 33
Issue 1
Pg. 81-4
(Apr 1978)
ISSN: 0018-022X [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 353004
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antigens, Fungal
- Immunoglobulin E
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Antigens, Fungal
- Bacterial Infections
(immunology)
- Candida albicans
(immunology)
- Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
- Humans
- Hypergammaglobulinemia
(immunology)
- Hypersensitivity, Delayed
- Immunoglobulin E
- Male
- Neutrophils
(immunology)
- Recurrence
- Skin Tests
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