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Susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis: lessons from inbred strains of mice.
Tuberculosis (Edinburgh, Scotland) - 1 Jan 2003
Chackerian Alissa A, Behar Samuel M
Abstract excerpt
Inbred strains of mice exhibit varied patterns of susceptibility following infection with virulent Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Susceptible mice have progressive fulminate disease resulting in their premature death; in contrast, resistant mice are able to control bacterial replication, limit lung injury and survive longer. The use of these mouse strains in experimental infection has allowed the identification of...
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