Increased mRNA expression of key cytokines among suspected cases of Pneumocystis jirovecii infection

Increased mRNA expression of key cytokines among suspected cases of Pneumocystis jirovecii infection

Abstract Background Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a fatal infectious disease caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP). The major factor relevant to morbidity and mortality seems to be the host inflammatory reaction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of IL-2, IL-4, IL-10, and IL-13...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Mohammed Alfaifi, Mesfer Al Shahrani, Abdulaziz S. Alshahrani, Ali G. Alkhathami, Ayed A. Dera, Irfan Ahmad, Shadma Wahab, Mirza M. A. Beg, Ali Hakamy, Mohamed E. Hamid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Immune-compromised
Interleukins (ILs)
Immune-fluorescent staining
PCR
Saudi Arabia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05729-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05729-6

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