TABLE 5.
PPD-induced skin test responses in BCG-vaccinated, uninfected guinea pigs and in unvaccinated, M. tuberculosis-infected guinea pigs at 3 and 6 wk postinfection1
| (n-3) PUFA | (n-6) PUFA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Induration diameter, mm | |||
| Preinfection | 3.2 ± 1.7* | 11.4 ± 3.2 | |
| 3 Wk postinfection | 0.87 ± 0.87** | 11.4 ± 2.8 | |
| 6 Wk postinfection | 15.4 ± 4.1*** | 34.5 ± 1.7 | |
1
Values are means ± SEM, n = 5–10. Asterisks indicate different from (n-3) PUFA: *P = 0.03,**P = 0.003, ***P = 0.0008. Results shown were obtained 24 h following PPD injection.