The Profile of Interferon-ɣ and BCG Scar as an Immune Response Reflection in Children with Leprosy

Background: Leprosy in children are commonly found in Madura, Indonesia. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination and interferon--γ (IFN-γ) level associated with severity of leprosy. Purpose: To evaluate IFN-γ level and BCG scar due to leprosy in child. Methods: A descriptive observational cross s...

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Main Authors: Renata Mayangsari, Iskandar Zulkarnain, Trisniartami Setyaningrum
Format: Article
Language:Indonesian
Published: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga 2017-01-01
Series:Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology)
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Online Access:https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/BIKK/article/view/3462