Genetic susceptibility to infectious diseases.

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The clinical outcome of infectious disease (ID) is determined by a complex interaction between microorganism, host genetic factors and environment. Epidemiological studies have revealed differences within and between populations exposed to the same infectious agent, and in the prevalence or severity of the disease, underlying the relevance of the genetic background. Population genetic studies have estimated the...

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