Specific features of the immune response to tuberculosis when drug susceptible and drug resistant strains of M. tuberculosis are detected

Abstract

The review presents literature data on the formation of the immune response to tuberculosis, features of the cellular and humoral link depending on detection of drug susceptible and drug resistant strains of M. tuberculosis. It describes the role of cytokines and genetic factors in disorders of immune reactions affecting pathomorphosis and clinical manifestations of tuberculosis.

Keywords

• туберкулез легких
• иммунный ответ