ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Legionellosis
;
Monocyte
;
Superoxide-production
;
Cytomegalo-virus infection
;
Child
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A case of non-pneumonic legionellosis with gastrointestinal manifestations is described in a 13-year-old boy without premorbidity. A selective defect in monocyte oxidative metabolism was found and consistently demon-strated throughout the following year. We suggest that the observed monocyte deficiency may have facilitated the development of legionnaires disease and that otherwise normal monocyte function may have contributed to the favourable course of disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00444953
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