Phagocytic Immunity in Streptococcus Infections
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چکیده
1. In infections with streptococcus in man, such as acute septic endocarditis, and tonsillitis, there is produced a powerful opsonic immunity. 2. This opsonic immunity is effective towards the streptococcus which has caused infection but may be ineffective in the presence of streptococcus from other sources. 3. Little benefit can be expected from streptococcus vaccines unless they are prepared from the streptococcus which has caused infection.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of Experimental Medicine
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004