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Morphometric Analysis of Granulomas Affecting Lung and Spleen Tissues of Guinea Pigs in Different Vaccination Groups (average ± standard deviation, n = 3–4)
| Treatment Group | Total tissue area affected by granulomas (mm2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lung | Spleen | |
| BCG | 2.140 ± 0.356 | 0.255 ± 0.357 |
| BCG–P-rAg85B | 1.102 ± 0.412a | 0.009 ± 0.011 |
| BCG–BCG | 2.102 ± 0.581 | 0.007 ± 0.010 |
aSignificantly smaller than other vaccination groups
