Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin on opsonization in preterm newborn infants

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Grant Data
Project Title
Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin on opsonization in preterm newborn infants
Principal Investigator
Professor Lawton, John William Magarey   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Lau   (Co-Investigator)
Start Date
1990-06-01
Amount
0
Conference Title
Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin on opsonization in preterm newborn infants
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Other Funding Scheme
Funding Year
1989
Status
Completed
Objectives
To determine whether IVIgG therapy in preterm newborns increases the capacity of serum to opsonize pathogens common in the preterm new-borns, using neutrophil chemiluminescence as the indicator system.