Longitudinal changes in tear cytokines and antimicrobial proteins in trachomatous disease

ConclusionsThese findings suggest that the ocular immune system responds prior to and continues to respond after detectableC.trachomatis infection, possibly due to a positive feedback loop inducing immune activation. Levels of CXC chemokines in successive infection episodes were increased, which may offer an explanation as to why repeated infections are a risk factor for scarring.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research