Host immune responses induced by specific < i > Mycobacterium leprae < /i > antigens in an overnight whole-blood assay correlate with the diagnosis of paucibacillary leprosy patients in China

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the host markers induced by specificM.leprae antigens in an overnight WBA increase diagnostic and discriminatory value in PB patients with leprosy, with a particularly strong association with interleukin 8.

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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - April 23, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Xiaohua Chen Source Type: research