Nitric oxide production in the exhaled air of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in relation to HIV co-infection

Nitric oxide production in the exhaled air of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in relation to HIV co-infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitric oxide (NO) is essential for host defense in rodents, but the role of NO during tuberculosis (TB) in man remains controversial. However, earlier observations that arginine supplementation facilitates anti-TB treatment, supports...

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Main Authors: Melese Endalkachew, Diro Ermias, Ayele Belete, Alemu Addis, Forslund Tony, Sundqvist Tommy, Gelaw Aschalew, Getachew Assefa, Moges Feleke, Elias Daniel, Westman Anna, Idh Jonna, Wondmikun Yared, Britton Sven, Stendahl Olle, Schön Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/146

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