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A marked difference in pathogenesis and immune response induced by different Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotypes.
Clinical and experimental immunology - 1 Jul 2003
López B, Aguilar D, Orozco H, Burger M, Espitia C, Ritacco V, Barrera L, Kremer K, Hernandez-Pando R, Huygen K, van Soolingen D
Abstract excerpt
In the last decade, an unprecedented genetic diversity has been disclosed among Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains found worldwide. However, well-conserved genotypes seem to prevail in areas with high incidence of tuberculosis. As this may be related to selective advantages, such as advanced mechanisms to circumvent [M. bovis Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-induced] host defence mechanisms, we investigated the...
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