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Host-directed therapy: tuberculosis vaccine development.

Authors :
Rao, Martin
Zumla, Alimuddin
Maeurer, Markus
Source :
Lancet Respiratory Medicine; Mar2015, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p172-173, 2p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on the development of tuberculosis vaccine for patients with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Topics discussed include the use of BCG vaccine for tuberculosis, the Ag85A antigen when tested proved not to decrease mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, and the relevance of cytotoxic T lymphocytes clinically in tuberculosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22132600
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101503152
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(15)00055-7