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BCG vaccination has been found to provide greater protection against TB in the UK than in Malawi. This study compares immune responses in BCG-vaccinated and unvaccinated teenagers and young adults in Malawi and in the UK.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCG | Biological |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed-type hypersensitivity | ||
| cytokine responses (eg IFNg) to mycobacterial antigens |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| scar size |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Paul EM Fine, VMD, PhD | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga Prevention Study | Chilumba | Karonga District | PO Box 36 | Malawi | ||
| Redbridge and Waltham Forest Primary Care Trust |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006967 | Hypersensitivity |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |
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| Ilford |
| Essex |
| IG1 2QX |
| United Kingdom |