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Defective neutrophil chemotaxis and hyperimmunoglobulinemia E in a child with recurrent infections.

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.
AuthorsA Constantopoulos, J Karpouzas, A Xypolita, C Mandalenaki-Lombrou, N Matsaniotis
JournalHelvetica paediatrica acta (Helv Paediatr Acta) Vol. 33 Issue 1 Pg. 81-4 (Apr 1978) ISSN: 0018-022X [Print] Switzerland
PMID353004 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antigens, Fungal
  • Immunoglobulin E
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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