title: Function of phagocytosis and intracellular killing of peripheral neutrophils in Kawasaki disease.
abstract: NBT (Nitroblue Tetrazolium) test was performed in 17 patients with Kawasaki disease to examine the function of phagocytosis and intra-cellular killing of neutrophils. The value was high compared to other pediatric patients. Activation with Proteus OX-2 antigen before NBF test showed a significant higher level than other proteus antigens, which correspond in serum level. With previous electronmicroscopic observation of rickettsia-like body in biopsy specimen, these findings suggest the existence of an agent in Kawasaki disease which shares antigenicity with Proteus OX-2.
mesh_terms: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D001770:Blood Bactericidal Activity; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000276:immunology*; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000276:immunology*; D009580:Nitroblue Tetrazolium; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011511:Proteus / Q000276:immunology; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D009580:Nitroblue Tetrazolium