Enteropathogenic Yersiniae and the host immune system (part 2)
The review includes available information about the interaction of Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis virulence factors with the host immune system cells. The problem of reactive arthritis pathogenesis with Yersinia infection is reflected. The cytokine response of innate and adaptive immunity in cultures and in vivo experiments is described. Certain data on cytokine production in patients with yersiniosis is represented.