CD36 and infection: Of note, Cd36-/- mice had lower BCG CFU counts in the spleen overall (p < 0.001) and at the peak of infection (day 14 post infection; mean ± SEM 5.4 ± 1.1×104 vs 3.3 ± 0.5×105 CFU; 83% lower; p < 0.001, Figure 1A and 1D).