Lymphadenitis
Data from F. Serour et al provide new insights into lymphadenitis
Published in Vaccine Weekly, September 26th, 2007
"Genetic defects along the interleukin (IL)-12/interferon (IFN)-gamma pathway have been found in patients with mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD) caused by live BCG vaccine or non-tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) species, highlighting the crucial role of this axis in human immunity to Mycobacterium. The aims of this study were to characterize healthy children presenting with cervical lymphadenitis caused by NTM and to investigate their IL-12/IFN-gamma pathway," scientists in Israel report.
"Epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and pathological findings were reviewed retrospectively. Blood samples from five patients and healthy controls were in...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2007-09-26)
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