Inverse association between positive tuberculin tests and positive allergy skin tests in children

• Main Authors: Nur Rochmah (Author), Dyahris Kuntartiwi (Author), Anang Endaryanto (Author), Aryanto Harsono (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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Background  The  association between  Mycobacterium  tuberculosis infection  and  atopy remains controversial. Reaction to tuberculosis infection  is  mediated  by  Th-1  immune responses whereas allergic reactions are mediated  by  Th- 2 immune response. In patients with atopic syndrome who also su...