Clinical prospects of the study of phagocytosis

The possibilities of the use of phagocyte — dependent reactions in general clinical diegno- sis in the determination of m.edical tactics and control of health reserves are analyzed. The methods of functional estimate of phagocytosis which may be used for practical tasks are recommended. The prospects for the study of phogocytic mechanisms in the development of immunodeficient, allergic states, chronic inflammatory diseases are shown.