Effects of anti-infectious agents on polymorphonuclear neutrophils.

Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis

INSERM U. 294, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire X. Bichat, Paris, France.

Published: February 1991

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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.

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