Characteristics of IL-12p70 and IL-12p40 serum level among active, latent, and contact with tuberculosis patients

Conclusion: serum level of IL-12p70 is much lower than IL-12p40 in active TB patients, latent TB and contacts with negative IGRA test. Serum level of IL-12p40 is highest in active TB patients, especially among subjects aged >36 years and without DM.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research