MRSA Infections in HIV-Infected People Are Associated with Decreased MRSA-Specific Th1 Immunity

People with HIV infection are at increased risk for community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). Lower CD4 T-cell counts, higher peak HIV RNA levels and epidemiological factors may be associated with increased risk but no specific...

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Main Authors: Utay, Netanya S., Roque, Annelys, Timmer, J. Katherina, Morcock, David R., DeLeage, Claire, Somasunderam, Anoma, Weintrob, Amy C., Agan, Brian K., Estes, Jacob D., Crum-Cianflone, Nancy F., Douek, Daniel C.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4836670/