Leukocyte myeloperoxidase deficiency and diabetes mellitus associated with Candida albicans liver abscess.
Am J Med, 1979/1;66(1):149-53.
Cech P, Stalder H, Widmann JJ, Rohner A, Miescher PA
PMID: 217268
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Abstract
Reported here is a case of hereditary myeloperoxidase deficinecy in a diabetic patient suffering from a Candida albicans liver abscess. Peroxidase activity is completely absent from the neutrophils and monocytes although it is present in the eosinophils. The different forms of myeloperoxidase deficiency are discussed.
MeSH terms
Adult; Candidiasis; Chronic Disease; Diabetes Complications; Female; Histocytochemistry; Humans; Leukocytes; Liver Abscess; Peroxidase; Peroxidases
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