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Th1–Th2 Interaction: Is More Complex than a See‐saw?
Author(s) -
Kutlu A.,
Bozkurt B.,
Ciftci F.,
Bozkanat E.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.934
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1365-3083
pISSN - 0300-9475
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3083.2007.01917.x
Subject(s) - measles , medicine , immunology , immune system , asthma , phenotype , pulmonary tuberculosis , pediatrics , tuberculosis , pathology , vaccination , biology , genetics , gene
Infections, such as tuberculosis, measles and diphtheria, may decrease the risk of developing atopic allergic disorders. Patients with pulmonary TB having similar allergic skin prick test sensitivity as healthy controls but unable to show vigorous atopic phenotype in their healthy period might be a sign for Th1–Th2 immune interaction.