[Motility of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in malnutrition]

Random polymorphonuclear granulocytes motility has been studied in malnourished children, aged between one month and one year. A technique, which allowed to observe trajectories of individual cells has been applied. An analysis included the measurements of cells centres position. Results have indicated, that the average cell velocity (one-minute translocation) does not differ in malnutrition from that seen during convalescence period. However, distribution of cell translocation values have been statistically significantly different.