Table 3.
Number of leucocytes in peripheral blood 7 days after intracutaneous inoculation with S. aureus LS-1. The values shown represent mean ± s.d., n = number of mice
| Mice | (n) | Size of total inoculum (CFU) | WBC (106/ml) | Total granulocytes (106/ml) | Granulocytes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| γ/δ−/− | 9 | 4 × 107 | 4·8 ± 3·3 | 0·9 ± 0·7 | 18·8 ± 6·0 |
| γ/δ+/− | 8 | 4 × 107 | 4·1 ± 2·2 | 0·8 ± 0·5 | 18·8 ± 4·5 |
| γ/δ−/− | 10 | 1 × 108 | 7·6 ± 2·1 | 1·7 ± 0·5 | 22·9 ± 3·3 |
| γ/δ+/− | 10 | 1 × 108 | 5·8 ± 2·0 | 1·5 ± 0·6 | 24·8 ± 3·8 |
| γ/δ−/− | 7 | 4 × 108 | 9·0 ± 2·7 | 2·8 ± 0·9 | 28·1 ± 3·1 |
| γ/dgr;+/− | 7 | 4 × 108 | 9·8 ± 2·9 | 2·7 ± 1·2 | 29·0 ± 6·1 |