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Tuberculosis Epidemiology
Researchers from Yale University describe findings in tuberculosis epidemiology
December 2nd, 2008
Data detailed in 'The theoretical influence of immunity between strain groups on the progression of drug-resistant tuberculosis epidemics' have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Emerging research suggests that genetically distinct strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis may modulate the immune system differently. This may be of importance in high-burden settings where >or=1 genetic group of M. tuberculosis confers significant morbidity." "A dynamic mathematical model was constructed to evaluate how different degrees of cross-immunity among M. tuberculosis groups could affect epidemics of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB)....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-02)
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