Phagocytic ability of neutrophils and monocytes in neonates

Phagocytic ability of neutrophils and monocytes in neonates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infections by a variety of pathogens are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality during perinatal period. The susceptibility of neonates to bacterial infections has been attributed to immaturity of innate immunity. It is consi...

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Main Authors: Mantagos Stephanos, Varvarigou Anastasia A, Mouzopoulou Sofia, Theodorou Georgios L, Filias Athanasios, Karakantza Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Cord blood
Escherichia Coli
Monocytes
Neonate
Neutrophils
Phagocytosis
Phagocytic ability
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/29

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