The role of neutrophils and macrophages in host resistance to systemic fungal infections
Brummer, E.
Immunology Series 47: 273-289
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0092-6019 PMID: 2490079 Document Number: 326477
The role of neutrophils and macrophages in host resistance to systemic fungal infections due to Blastomyces dermatitidis, Coccidioides immitis, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Histoplasma capsulatum is reviewed.
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