Levamisole in the treatment of cyclical neutropenia.
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چکیده
A child with cyclical neutropenia was observed before and during treatment with levamisole. Marked clinical improvement occurred while on levamisole. Deterioration occurred after stopping treatment. The improvement was not associated with changes in the neutrophil or monocyte counts, nor did tests of phagocytic cell function convincingly demonstrate improvement while the child was on treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 642 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979