Defects in cell-mediated immunity
- PMID: 3091306
- DOI: 10.1016/0090-1229(86)90045-0
Defects in cell-mediated immunity
Abstract
Defects in cell-mediated immunity result in remarkable susceptibility to opportunistic infection in contrast to the recurrent pyogenic infections observed in children with defects in antibody-mediated immunity. The major congenital defects in T lymphocytes are presented.