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Mechanisms of latency in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Year: 1998

Type: review

Abstract: Mycobacterium tuberculosis can persist within the human host for years without causing disease, in a syndrome known as latent tuberculosis (TB). As one-third of the world population has latent TB, placing them at risk for active TB, the mechanisms by which M. tuberculosis establishes a latent metabolic state, eludes immune surveillance and responds to triggers that stimulate reactivation are a high priority for the future control of TB.

Source: Trends in Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/s0966-842x(98)01216-5

Authors: Nikki M Parrish, James D Dick, William R Bishai

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030