[Effects of leukinferon on the phagocytic function of puerperal blood]

Leukinferon effects on the phagocytic activities of the monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes of 12 pregnant women and puerperants with various chronic infectious diseases were studied in vitro. Blood samples of 5 female donors were examined for control. It was found possible to stimulate and correct phagocytic function by leukinferon, proceeding from the initial function of the blood cells and the presence of serum factors. The immunocorrecting properties of leukinferon were found particularly valuable in cases with immunodeficiencies, for infectious diseases and labor complications could thus be prevented in this high-risk group of puerperants.