Role of Interferons in the Development of Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Therapy for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). About one-third of the world’s population is latently infected with TB and 5–15% of them will develop active TB in their lifetime. It is estimated that each case of active TB may cause 10–20 new infections. Host...

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Main Authors: Kai, Ling Chin, Zulkipli Anis, Fadhilah, Sarmiento, Maria E., Norazmi, Mohd Nor, Acosta, Armando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2017
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/37197/1/%28Role_of_Interferons_in_the%29_5212910.pdf