A Mouse Model of Latent Tuberculosis Infection to Study Intervention Strategies to Prevent Reactivation.
Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the leading cause of death in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)+ individuals, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Management of this deadly co-infection is a significant global health challenge that is exacerbated by the lack of efficient vaccines...
Main Authors: | Andreas Kupz, Ulrike Zedler, Manuela Stäber, Stefan H E Kaufmann |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4938611?pdf=render |
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