Effects of anti-infectious agents on polymorphonuclear neutrophils

Polymorphonuclear neutrophils play a crucial role in host defences against infectious diseases. New trends in anti-infectious therapy require knowledge of the possible interactions between the drugs and the natural defence system. This overview summarizes some of the in vitro data on the effects of...

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Published inEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 124
Main Authors Labro, M T, el Benna, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.02.1991
Subjects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Cephalosporins - chemistry
Cephalosporins - metabolism
Humans
Neutrophils - drug effects
Neutrophils - physiology
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Summary:Polymorphonuclear neutrophils play a crucial role in host defences against infectious diseases. New trends in anti-infectious therapy require knowledge of the possible interactions between the drugs and the natural defence system. This overview summarizes some of the in vitro data on the effects of anti-infectious agents on neutrophils. The relevance for the clinical situation is discussed.
ISSN:0934-9723
DOI:10.1007/bf01964424