Serum lymphocytes and cytokines: diagnostic value and influence on the immune status in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Zhiqiang Ma1,
Shenghao Li1,
Yuan Liu1
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To determine the absolute number of serum T lymphocytes and cytokine levels and the characteristics of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis and to assess their effect on the immune status of these patients and their diagnostic and predictive value for tuberculosis. Methods: We included 1,069 patients with active tuberculosis, 51 patients with latent tuberculosis infection, and 600 health individuals. Absolute serum T-lymphocyte counts and cytokine levels were quantified. Results: T lymphocyte… Show more
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