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. 1978 Feb;53(2):144–149. doi: 10.1136/adc.53.2.144

Defective neutrophil chemotaxis and raised serum ige levels in a child with recurrent bacterial infections and eczema. Influence of levamisole.

J De Cree, L Emmery, J Timmermans, R Eeckels, W De Cock, H Verhaegen
PMCID: PMC1545326  PMID: 306223

Abstract

A 5 1/2-year-old girl, with a life-long history of recurrent staphylococcal infections and eczematous dermatitis had a defect in polymorphonuclear leucocyte chemotaxis and phagocytosis in autologous serum, a high serum IgE level, and a disturbed T cell function. Levamisole improved all the immunological abnormalities and there was a dramatic clinical improvement. Discontinuation of therapy with levamisole resulted in gradual deterioration.

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