Association Studies of Serum Levels of TNF- α, IL-10, IFN-γ and CXCL 5 with Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Close Contacts
Jaina Razbek,
Mayisha Daken,
Yanggui Chen
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Early recognition and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI) is key to tuberculosis(TB) prevention. However, the emergence of LTBI is influenced by a combination of factors, of which the role of individual immune cytokines remains controversial. The aim of this study is to explore the influencing factors of LTBI and their effects with cytokines on LTBI.
Patients and Methods
Close contacts of tuberculosis in Urumqi City from 2021 to 2022 were selected f… Show more
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