Immune Response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Narrative Review

The encounter between (Mtb) and the host leads to a complex and multifaceted immune response possibly resulting in latent infection, tubercular disease or to the complete clearance of the pathogen. Macrophages and CD4 T lymphocytes, together with granuloma formation, are traditionally considered the...

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Published in:	Frontiers in pediatrics Vol. 7; p. 350
Main Authors:	de Martino, Maurizio, Lodi, Lorenzo, Galli, Luisa, Chiappini, Elena
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 27.08.2019
Subjects:	children immune response immunity macrophage Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pediatrics tuberculosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis children immune response granuloma tuberculosis macrophage immunity adaptive immunity
ISSN:	2296-2360, 2296-2360
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