Mannose-Binding Lectin Serum Levels in Patients With Candiduria.

Journal: Jundishapur journal of microbiology
Published Date: Dec 26, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Candida species are normal mycoflora of human body which are capable to cause urinary tract infection (UTI). Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a kind of innate immune system and decreasing plasma levels of MBL may disrupt the natural immune response and increase susceptibility to infections.

Authors

  • Maryam Moslem
    Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran.
  • Ali Zarei Mahmoudabadi
    Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran; Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran.
  • Mahnaz Fatahinia
    Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran.
  • Alireza Kheradmand
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran.

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