Strong purified protein derivative responses are associated with poor mycobacterium inhibition in latent TB.

Kang, J S L

Strong purified protein derivative responses are associated with poor mycobacterium inhibition in latent TB. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal Aug 2010 - 348-54 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1399-3003

10.1183/09031936.00063209 doi


Adult
Aged
Antigens, Bacterial--immunology
Case-Control Studies
Cytokines--metabolism
Female
Humans
Interferon-gamma--metabolism
Latent Tuberculosis--diagnosis
Leukocytes, Mononuclear--cytology
Macrophages--metabolism
Male
Middle Aged
Mycobacterium tuberculosis--metabolism
Tuberculin Test--methods