Age-related waning of in vitro Interferon-γ levels against r32kDaBCG in BCG vaccinated children |
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Authors: | B Anuradha CM Santosh V Hari Sai Priya G Suman Latha KJR Murthy Valluri Vijaya Lakshmi |
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Affiliation: | (1) LEPRA Society – Blue Peter Research Center, Hyderabad, AP, India;(2) Center for DNA Finger printing and Diagnosis, Hyderabad, AP, India;(3) Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre, Hyderabad, AP, India |
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Abstract: | Background Mycobacterium bovis BCG vaccine has displayed inconsistent efficacy in different trials conducted in various geographical regions. Nevertheless, it significantly reduces the risk of severe childhood tuberculosis and continues to be used to prevent tuberculosis in many countries. Many studies revealed that efficacy of vaccine wanes with age. Most of the studies were based on in vivo and in vitro responses to tuberculin. With the advent of newer tests such as in vitro interferon-γ assays and identification of potent immunogenic mycobacterial proteins there is a need to corroborate the observations. This study aims at ascertaining the need for a booster at a later age as indicated by in vitro release of IFN-γ while evaluating Ag85A as an antigen. |
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