The review presents data from 55 publications describing the relationship between the gut microbiome and tuberculosis. It presents possible mechanisms by which the intestinal microbiota can influence various parts of the immune system.It describes the effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs on the intestinal microbiome as well as possible prospects for the use of probiotics in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
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