Recognition of stage-specific mycobacterial antigens differentiates between acute and latent infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Recognition of stage-specific mycobacterial antigens differentiates between acute and latent infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is estimated to infect 80 to 100 million people annually, the majority of whom do not develop clinical tuberculosis (TB) but instead maintain the infection in a latent state. These individuals generally become positive in response to a tuberculin skin test and may develop...

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Main Authors: Demissie, A, Leyten, E, Abebe, M, Wassie, L, Aseffa, A, Abate, G, Fletcher, H, Owiafe, P, Hill, P, Brookes, R, Rook, G, Zumla, A, Arend, S, Klein, M, Ottenhoff, T, Andersen, P, Doherty, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006

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