Response of dexamethasone treated former preterm infants to a single dose of meningococcal c conjugate vaccine

Authors :: Ahmad, I.
Clarke, P.
Powell, P.J.
Connell, J.E.
Bedford-Russell, A.R.
Borrow, R.
Heath, P.T.
Southern, J.
Andrews, N.
Miller, E.
Robinson, M.J.
Source :: Archives of Disease in Childhood. April 2004, Vol. 89 Issue 4, , A74, p1 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Background: Attenuated antibody responses have been reported in premature infants who received neonatal dexamethasone treatment. The duration of immunosuppression may extend into later infancy. Aim: To assess the immune response [...]

Subjects :: Dexamethasone -- Health aspects -- Research
Infants (Premature) -- Health aspects -- Research
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