Cytokine responses of immunosuppressed and immunocompetent patients with Neoehrlichia mikurensis infection

ConclusionPro-angiogenic and type 1 cytokines were produced as part of the host response of neoehrlichiosis independent of immune status, whereas immunosuppressed neoehrlichiosis patients produced cytokines required for B cell-mediated defense.
Source: Medical Microbiology and Immunology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research