Growth of luciferase-transfected BCG in whole blood : use of a novel assay to study immune responses to mycobacteria in children

The existing Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine offers some protection against TB, but its efficacy varies for unknown reasons. In order to develop an effective vaccine, a comprehensive understanding of protective immunity in adults and children is needed. Studies involving host-pathogen interactions are complex and have been hampered by the slow growth of mycobacterial organisms.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2003

Author dc:creator

• Tena, Nontobeko Gwendoline

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Henderson, Howard
• Eley, Brian
• Kampmann, Beate

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3476

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3476