Phagocytic ability of neutrophils and monocytes in neonates

• Main Authors: Mantagos Stephanos (Author), Varvarigou Anastasia A (Author), Mouzopoulou Sofia (Author), Theodorou Georgios L (Author), Filias Athanasios (Author), Karakantza Marina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...