6. Fallopian Tube - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The fallopian tube lumen contains an abscess-like collection of
neutrophils and necrotic debris. The mucosal epithelium itself is
infiltrated by neutrophils and shows histologic evidence of damage.
The submucosa is infiltrated by both neutrophils and plasma cells.
What does the presence of plasma cells tell you about the duration of
the inflammatory response in this case?
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What mechanisms do neutrophils use to kill microbes?
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Do you know of any defects in neutrophil killing mechanisms?
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