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. 1977 Nov;18(2):561–562. doi: 10.1128/iai.18.2.561-562.1977

Antigenic Cross-Reactivity Between Mycobacterium bovis (BCG) and Leishmania donovani

L L Smrkovski 1,, C L Larson 1
PMCID: PMC421271  PMID: 336551

Abstract

Antigenic cross-reactivity was demonstrated between Mycobacterium bovis (BCG) and Leishmania donovani, using delayed hypersensitivity as a criterion.

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