Paradoxical reactions (PR) related to tuberculosis (TB) treatment are associated with increased antigen-specific T cell responses in the lung

A. Dunleavy, R. Breen, N. Shafi, L. Marc (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection
Session: Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3319
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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