Role of Interferons in the Development of Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Therapy for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). About one-third of the world's population is latently infected with TB and 5-15% of them will develop active TB in their lifetime. It is estimated that each case of active TB may cause 10-20 new infections. H...

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Main Authors: Kai, Ling Chin (Author), Zulkipli Anis, Fadhilah (Author), Sarmiento, Maria E. (Author), Norazmi, Mohd Nor (Author), Acosta, Armando (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2017.
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