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HIV/AIDS Infection
Candida-induced epithelial cell cytokine production low in HIV+ patients
September 19th, 2006
Candida-induced epithelial cell cytokine production is low in HIV-infected patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis. "Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), caused by Candida albicans, is the most common oral infection in HIV+ persons. Oral epithelial cells are considered important for innate host defense against OPC with production of cytokines in response to C. albicans and the ability to inhibit Candida growth in vitro," scientists in the United States report. According to researchers, "The purpose of this study was to determine if Candida similarly induces cytokines by oral epithelial cells from HIV+ persons, including...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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