| Cytokine activation in purulent pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C. | |
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PMID: 16324757 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Herein, we report a case of purulent pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C in a previously healthy 5-year-old boy, which was detected in pericardial fluid by polymerase chain reaction. The concentrations of interleukin-6, interferon-gamma and interleukin-10 in pericardial fluid were notably increased compared with serum. The role of polymerase chain reaction, counterimmunoelectrophoresis and latex agglutination test in the diagnosis, as well as the participation of cytokines in the pathogenesis of meningococcal pericarditis, are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Alexandre Leite de Souza; Maristela Marques Salgado; Carla C Romano; Maria das Graças Adelino Alkmin; Jaques Sztajnbok; José E Vidal; Alberto J S Duarte; Antonio Carlos Seguro |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Letter Date: 2005-12-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 113 ISSN: 1874-1754 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-13 Completed Date: 2007-01-25 Revised Date: 2007-02-22 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 419-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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Child, Preschool Cytokines / immunology* Humans Male Meningococcal Infections / immunology* Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup C* Pericarditis / immunology*, microbiology* Suppuration |
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0/Cytokines |
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