Abstract
Superantigens have been implicated in a wide variety of human diseases. Yet, solid evidence for their role in pathogenesis is available only for Toxic Shock Syndrome and a few other conditions. This evidence is critically reviewed herein.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Humans
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Infections / immunology*
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Infections / microbiology
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Infections / physiopathology
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Shock, Septic / immunology*
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Shock, Septic / microbiology
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Shock, Septic / physiopathology
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Superantigens / immunology*