Abstract
Susceptibility of bacteria to intracellular killing by polymorphonuclear leukocytes from a patient with chronic granulomatous disease could be correlated with bacterial hydrogen peroxide production.
MeSH terms
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Bacteria / enzymology
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Bacteria / metabolism*
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Blood Bactericidal Activity*
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Catalase / metabolism
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Chronic Disease
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Granuloma / blood*
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Humans
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Hydrogen Peroxide / biosynthesis*
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / blood*
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Infections / blood*
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Leukocytes*
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Lymphadenitis / blood*
Substances
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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Catalase