Immunological studies in tuberculosis
Perumal, V.K.
(1981)
Immunological studies in tuberculosis.
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 28 (2).
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Full text available as: AbstractBoth delayed hypersensitivity (MIF) and cell mediated immunity (MYCOIF) play a role
in antibacterial mechanism in tuberculosis. They arc mediated by different lymphokines. Antibody has
no role in antibacterial immunity in tuberculosis. The agglutination test (Nicholls) was found lo be
ineffective in determining both aetiology and activity of a lesion. Rifampicin is not an immunosuppressivc
drug in tuberculosis patients. | EPrint Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | *This paper won the ‘Chanchal Singh Memorial Award’1980. |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Delayed Hypersensitivity, Tuberculosis, Cell Mediated Immunity, Lymphokines, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Antibacterial Mechanism, Agglutination Test, Rifampicin, Lesions |
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| Subjects: | Immunologic Diseases > Hypersensitivity > Hypersensitivity, Delayed Immunologic and Biological Factors > Immunologic Factors > Cytokines Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Coin Lesion, Pulmonary -Journal Repositories > Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Diagnosis > Laboratory Techniques and Procedures Biological Phenomena, Cell Phenomena, and Immunity > Immunity Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds with 4 or More Rings > Rifamycins Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiratory Tract Infections > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary |
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| ID Code: | 2271 |
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| Deposited By: | Mrs Naina Pandita |
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| Deposited On: | 06 August 2007 |
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