Superantigens in human disease.
Superantigens have been implicated in a wide variety of human diseases. Yet, solid evidence for their role in pathogenesis is available only for Toxic Shock Syndrome and a few other conditions. This evidence is critically reviewed herein.
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Immunology Program, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Cornell University, Weill Medical College, New York, New York 10021, USA.
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Fraser
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D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D018089:Superantigens / Q000276:immunology*
D018089:Superantigens