Cytometric detection of antigen-specific IFN-γ/IL-2 secreting cells in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to further characterize the immune response to <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </it>(Mtb) antigens, in order to provide new insight into host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis (TB), and to...

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Auteurs principaux: Goletti Delia, Teloni Raffaela, Gagliardi Maria, Carrara Stefania, Mariotti Sabrina, Sargentini Valeria, Nisini Roberto
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2009-06-01
Collection:BMC Infectious Diseases
Accès en ligne:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/99