Conjunctival FOXP3 expression in trachoma: do regulatory T cells have a role in human ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection?

Trachoma, caused by ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, remains the leading infectious cause of blindness and in 2002 was responsible for 3.6% of total global blindness. Although transmission can be successfully interrupted using antibiotics and improvements in public and personal hygiene,...

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Main Authors: Nkoyo Faal, Robin L Bailey, David Jeffries, Hassan Joof, Isatou Sarr, Mass Laye, David C W Mabey, Martin J Holland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2006-08-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1526769?pdf=render