Immune Response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Narrative Review

The encounter between Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and the host leads to a complex and multifaceted immune response possibly resulting in latent infection, tubercular disease or to the complete clearance of the pathogen. Macrophages and CD4+ T lymphocytes, together with granuloma formation, are...

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Main Authors: Maurizio de Martino, Lorenzo Lodi, Luisa Galli, Elena Chiappini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00350/full