Neutrophil phagocyte dysfunction in a weimaraner with recurrent infections.
A five-and-a-half-month-old male weimaraner with severe recurrent bacterial infections was assessed for immunocompetence. Results revealed a low serum immunoglobulin G concentration and defective neutrophil phagocytosis.
Hansen
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P
Small Animal Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, Sart Tilman, Belgium.
Clercx
C
C
Henroteaux
M
M
Rutten
V P
VP
Bernadina
W E
WE
D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D004285:Dogs; D017099:IgG Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D009504:Neutrophils; D010585:Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010587:Phagocytosis / Q000502:physiology; D012008:Recurrence
D007074:Immunoglobulin G