The Functionality of CD8 + T Lymphocytes during Active Lung Tuberculosis in HIV Infection

The role of CD4+ T-cells in immunity against tuberculosis has been extensively studied.However, the function of CD8+ T-cells in co-infections of HIV-1 and M. tuberculosis (VIH/Mtb) is not well understood. To evaluate the functionality of CD8+ T-cells from HIV+ patients having active TB, several immu...

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Main Authors: Miguel Alfonzo, José Suárez, Mario Gomegna, Patricia Valenzuela, Alida Hung, Dimas Hernández
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Zulia 2012-01-01
Series:Kasmera
Subjects:
VIH
Online Access:https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4893