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Filtrable forms of mycobacteria tuberculosis.

A G Khomenko, V I Golyshevskaya

    Zeitschrift Fur Erkrankungen Der Atmungsorgane
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Chemotherapy for destructive pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to negative cultures, but antigenemia and immune responses persist. The study suggests tuberculosis agent

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Pulmonary tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge.
    • Understanding the persistence and reactivation of tuberculosis is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of chemotherapy on destructive pulmonary tuberculosis in guinea pigs.
    • To explore the role of filtrable forms of the tuberculosis agent in disease relapse and immunity.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental study involving 133 guinea pigs.
    • Chemotherapy administration and monitoring for culture negativation.
    • Observation of antigenemia and specific cellular/humoral immunity.
    • Repeated biological passages to study agent reversion.

    Main Results:

    • Chemotherapy achieved culture negativation in destructive pulmonary tuberculosis with cavities present.
    • Antigenemia and specific immune responses were observed during treatment.
    • Filtrable forms of the tuberculosis agent reverted to typical bacterial forms during passages.
    • Reversion was associated with increased antigenemia and immunological reactivity.

    Conclusions:

    • Filtrable forms of the tuberculosis agent may contribute to long-term immunity post-infection or BCG vaccination.
    • Persisting filtrable forms can revert and potentially cause tuberculosis reactivation or relapse under favorable conditions.

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