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The Fcgamma receptor IIA-R/R131 genotype is associated with severe sepsis in community-acquired pneumonia.
Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI - 1 Jul 2009
Endeman Henrik, Cornips Marie Claire A, Grutters Jan C, van den Bosch Jules M, Ruven Hendrik J T, van Velzen-Blad Heleen, Rijkers Ger T, Biesma Douwe H
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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be caused by a variety of microorganisms but is most frequently associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae and gram-negative bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae. Encapsulated bacteria are able to escape phagocytosis, unless they are bound by immunoglobulin G2...
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