The risk of becoming infected with TB is increased by exposure to smoke from cigarettes and burning fuel. Now, a new study shows this is because smoke clogs up immune cells and weakens their ability to fight TB bacteria.
Smokers at higher risk of TB because of 'clogged-up immune cells'. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. March 29, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308379.php
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