Understanding the phenomenon of persistence in mycobacterial infections.
Indian J Lepr
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1997 Oct-Dec; 69(4): 385-93
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-54537
ABSTRACT
Persistence of live organisms despite chemotherapy for long periods is a significant problem in both leprosy and tuberculosis. The consequence of this persistence is varying rates of relapses which undermine the success of treatment. The mechanisms of the dormancy are ill-understood, and as explanation a switch over to alternate modes of metabolism such as glyoxylate bypass and other shunts has been suggested. This presentation reviews the information available on this aspect. In-depth studies by designing and investigating model system(s) using molecular genetic approaches may help in gaining better understanding of the mechanisms of dormancy and persistence in mycobacterial infections and devising appropriate strategies and tools for the better management of these complications.
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Recidiva
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Tuberculose
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Humanos
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Resistência Microbiana a Medicamentos
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Hanseníase
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Animais
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Camundongos
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Mycobacterium leprae
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Lepr
Assunto da revista:
Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
1997
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Artigo
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