Does blunt chest trauma induce mediator-dependent monocyte migration to the lung?
Alveolar macrophages seem to contribute to increased chemokine concentrations in alveoli of animals subjected to blunt chest trauma. Mediators released by alveolar macrophage are potent stimuli for monocyte migration. Monocytes alter their chemokine receptor expression and are recruited to the lungs.
Patients with peripheral neuropathy and essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia should be tested for anti-HCV antibodies to determine the appropriate treatment.