Scientists Solve Mystery About Why HIV Patients Are More Susceptible To TB Infection
Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 17:14
in Health & Medicine
Scientists took an important first-step toward the development of new treatments to help people with HIV battle Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. HIV interferes with the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by the lungs to fight TB infection.
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