IL-10 and TGF- β1 may weaken the efficacy of preoperative anti-tuberculosis therapy in older patients with spinal tuberculosis

In conclusion, there are some differences in imaging, pathological, and immune features of spinal tuberculosis in different age groups. The high expression of IL-10 and TGF-β1 in older patients may weaken their anti-tuberculosis immunity and treatment effectiveness.
Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research