Macrophage migration inhibition factor in pemphigus vulgaris.
Three cases of pemphigus vulgaris probably induced by ampicillin treatment are described. All of the patients' lymphocytes responded positively toward ampicillin in the migration inhibition factor test. There is a possibility that this test might be significant in recognizing the offending drug in vitro.
D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008263:Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000276:immunology*
D008263:Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors; D000667:Ampicillin