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Host urine immunological biomarkers as potential candidates for the diagnosis of tuberculosis

Eribo, Osagie A.; Leqheka, Monkoe S.; Malherbe, Stephanus T. (Elsevier, 2020-10-01)

Objective: To investigate the potential of host urinary biomarkers as diagnostic candidates for tuberculosis (TB). Methods: Adults self-presenting with symptoms requiring further investigation for TB were enrolled in ...
Cytokine profile in the sputum of subjects with post-tuberculosis airflow obstruction and in those with tobacco related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Guiedem, Elise; Pefura-Yone, Eric Walter; Ikomey, George Mondinde; Nkenfou, Celine Nguefeu; Mesembe, Martha; Yivala, Mbanyamsig Mispa; Chendi, Bih Hycenta; Jacobs, Graeme Brendon; Chegou, Novel Njweipi; Okomo, Marie Claire Assoumou (BioMed Central, 2020-10-01)

Background: Previous studies have shown that tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for chronic airflow limitation. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized as the result of chronic inflammation, usually ...