IMMUNE MECHANISMS OF GRAM-NEGATIVE INFECTIONS

Abstract

A general description of natural defense mechanisms acting against gram-negative infections is presented with a discussion of the processes by which bacterial infection may be enhanced or suppressed. The importance of the cellular defense mechanism has been emphasized with an attempt to demonstrate the important interrelationships with humoral defense mechanisms. It is believed that an understanding of the basic physiologic processes involved in the normal evolution of the immune response will benefit the surgeon in the rational avoidance and therapy of specific infections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0660490

Entities

People

  • J. W. Alexander

Organizations

  • Brooke Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Blood
  • Blood Proteins
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemistry
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Theoretical Analysis.