Decreased neutrophil phagocytosis and killing of bacteria in COVID-19 patients

M. Nomani (Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran), M. Varahram (Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran), M. Ghazi (Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran), I. Adcock (London , United Kingdom), E. Mortaz (Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Back to infection basics
Session: Back to infection basics
Session type: E-poster
Number: 2356

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