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New Strategy Combining BCG Vaccine with Immunotherapy Reduces Tuberculosis Relapse

Just now September 17, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress
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A study from the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation found that combining immunotherapy with the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine significantly reduces tuberculosis relapse in preclinical models. This research is crucial as tuberculosis remains a major health issue globally, including in Iran, where health challenges persist.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's leading causes of death, and preventing post-treatment relapse continues to be a major global health challenge. But a new study led by scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) reveals that combining an immunotherapy with the traditional Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine drastically lowers the risk of TB relapse in preclinical models.

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