Examining the Complex Relationship Between Tuberculosis and Other Infectious Diseases in Children

Millions of children are exposed to tuberculosis (TB) each year, many of which become infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most children can immunologically contain or eradicate the organism without pathology developing. However, in a minority, the organism overcomes the immunological constrain...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Whittaker, Elisa López-Varela, Claire Broderick, James A. Seddon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00233/full