Th1-Th2 interaction: is more complex than a see-saw?
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.
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Department of Allergy, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. bubozkur@yahoo.com
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Ciftci
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D000818:Animals; D002450:Cell Communication / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D018417:Th1 Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D018418:Th2 Cells / Q000276:immunology*