Elevated IgG responses in infants are associated with reduced prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

Elevated IgG responses in infants are associated with reduced prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

<p>Background: It is unclear whether antibodies can prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. In this study, we examined the relationship between total plasma IgG levels, IgG elicited by childhood vaccines and soil-transmitted helminths, and Mtb infection prevalence, defined by posit...

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Main Authors: Logan, E, Luabeya, A, Mulenga, H, Mrdjen, D, Ontong, C, Cunningham, A, Tameris, M, McShane, H, Scriba, T, Horsnell, W, Hatherill, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media 2018

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