Biliary cirrhosis in a child with inherited interleukin-12 deficiency.
Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is a key cytokine in the defense against intracellular bacteria notably Mycobacteria and Salmonella species. We report a case of disseminated mycobacterial infection, following BCG vaccination, in a child who later developed tuberculosis. Functional tests and a novel diagnosti...
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| Formaat: | Journal article |
| Taal: | English |
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2008
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