Strategies to improve BCG-mediated protection from Mycobacterium tuberculosis

<i>Background:</i> Host resistance to pulmonary tuberculosis is associated with the induction of IFN-y secreting T cells in the lung. Recombinant viruses used in heterologous prime-boost immunisation regimens can evoke powerful T cell immune responses and are promising candidates for nov...

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Main Author: Goonetilleke, Nilu
Published: Open University 2004
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.402837