Multiple genetic loci influence vaccine-induced protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in genetically diverse mice.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb.) infection leads to over 1.5 million deaths annually, despite widespread vaccination with BCG at birth. Causes for the ongoing tuberculosis endemic are complex and include the failure of BCG to protect many against progressive pulmonary disease. Host genetics is one...

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Main Authors: Sherry L Kurtz, Richard E Baker, Frederick J Boehm, Chelsea C Lehman, Lara R Mittereder, Hamda Khan, Amy P Rossi, Daniel M Gatti, Gillian Beamer, Christopher M Sassetti, Karen L Elkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-03-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1012069&type=printable