[Prolonged remission of infectious symptoms during treatment with ascorbate in a case of Chediak-Higashi syndrome]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1983 Sep-Oct;5(5):433-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of Chédiak-Higashi syndrome in a 12-years old girl is presented. The Authors refer recent advances in the pathogenetic mechanism and in the treatment of this syndrome. Furthermore, they report a prolonged remission of infections during ascorbic acid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Chediak-Higashi Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Chediak-Higashi Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neutrophils
  • Phagocytosis
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Ascorbic Acid