Article
Susceptibility to mycobacterial infections due to interferon-gamma and interleukin-12 pathway defects.
Allergy and asthma proceedings - 1 Jan 2000
Tran Dat Q
Abstract excerpt
A case of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma)/interleukin-12 (IL-12) pathway defect is presented. Pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, diagnostic test, and case management are reviewed. Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls include: (1) A high probability of a defect in the IFN-gamma/IL-12 cascade exists in patients with disseminated or recurrent infection due to poorly pathogenic mycobacteria or systemic infections caused...
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