A serum-dependent defect of neutrophil function in chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
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A serum-dependent defect of neutrophil function in chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
Investigations into the immunological functions of three patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis were carried out. Phagocytosis of Candida albicans, nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction, complement, and immunoglobulin levels were normal. Candidacidal assays using the neutrophils of the patients in autologous serum showed significant decreases below normal levels. This decrease in kill co...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Pathology
سال: 1980
ISSN: 0021-9746
DOI: 10.1136/jcp.33.4.370