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Haemophilus influenzae diphtheria protein conjugate immunization after therapy in splenectomized patients with Hodgkin disease

Authors :
Beverly J. Lange
Nicolette Luery
Regina Jakacki
Patrick H. McVerry
Source :
Annals of internal medicine. 112(2)
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Excerpt Patients with Hodgkin disease are at risk for life-threateningHaemophilus influenzaeinfections (1, 2). Splenectomy interferes with opsonization and phagocytosis of encapsulated bacteria (3)...

Details

ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
112
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Annals of internal medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....347da9f19b94493481726c31fae9370c