Neutrophil-derived hyperresistinemia in severe acute streptococcal infections.
AuthorsJohansson L, Linnér A, Sundén-Cullberg J, Haggar A, Herwald H, Loré K, Treutiger CJ, Norrby-Teglund A,
JournalJ Immunol
PubMed ID19717514
'The concept of neutrophil activation and degranulation as important contributors to disease pathology in invasive group A streptococcal infections has recently been emphasized. This study focuses on two of the most severe streptococcal manifestations, toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis, and the newly described proinflammatory molecule resistin, known to derive ... More