Defective phagocyte Aspergillus killing associated with recurrent pulmonary Aspergillus infections

Infection. 1984 Jan-Feb;12(1):10-3. doi: 10.1007/BF01641016.

Abstract

An apparently healthy boy was suffering from recurrent Aspergillus infections. No classical conditions of immunodeficiency were found. Studies on the patient's phagocytic system revealed neutrophils and monocytes to function normally except in Aspergillus killing (microbicidal activity for bacteria and Candida was normal). Aspergillus killing mechanisms may be complex and peculiarly selective, possibly involving both oxygen-dependent and independent mechanisms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aspergillus / immunology*
  • Aspergillus fumigatus / immunology
  • Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / immunology*
  • Male
  • Phagocytes / immunology*
  • Phagocytosis
  • Recurrence