Surface activation leukocyte markers and humoral factors in cord blood of newborns at risk of early infection.

Due to immaturity of both specific and non-specific immune mechanisms, neonates are at risk of serious infections. The risk group definition is vague, clinical signs are non-specific and common laboratory markers are not as useful as in later ages, especially due to delayed reactions. In an attempt to find early, sensitive and specific markers, we assessed a defined set of surface leukocyte markers and humoral factors in cord blood.

[Pregnancy in a woman with short intestine syndrome on long-term parenteral nutrition--case report].

Objective: To report our experience with long-term parenteral nutrition in pregnancy.

Subject: Case report.

Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Geriatrics and Metabolism, Department of Paediatrics, Medical Faculty of Charles University and Faculty Hospital, Hradec Králové.