Researchers discover mechanism driving immune perturbations after severe infections

Researchers discover mechanism driving immune perturbations after severe infections

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered a mechanism that drives the long-term decline in immune response that is observed after tuberculosis (TB) has been successfully treated. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest a potential new way to restore immune responsiveness and reduce mortality risk after severe infections.

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