Low leucocyte ascorbic acid levels and corneal ulceration.
The leucocyte ascorbic acid levels were determined in six patients with infected corneal ulcers. These levels were significantly lower than in a control group matched for age and sex. The potential role of Corynebacteria as pathogens is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000097:blood* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D001205:Ascorbic Acid