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BCG vaccination protects against experimental viral infection in humans through the induction of cytokines associated with trained immunity

The tuberculosis vaccine bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) has heterologous beneficial effects against non-related infections. The basis of these effects has been poorly explored in humans.

Publication Date: 
10/01/2018
Rob J.W. Arts, Simone J.C.F.M. Moorlag, Boris Novakovic & et al
Cell Host & Microbe
23
1
89-100
Tags:
Viral Diseases, Vaccination, Medical Research, Infectious Diseases, Tuberculosis, Health Effects