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Association between mannose-binding lectin deficiency and septic shock following acute pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli.
Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI - 1 Mar 2007
Smithson Alex, Muñoz Ana, Suarez Belen, Soto Sara Maria, Perello Rafael, Soriano Alex, Martinez Jose Antonio, Vila Jordi, Horcajada Juan Pablo, Mensa Jose, Lozano Francisco
Abstract excerpt
Structural and promoter MBL2 gene polymorphisms responsible for low MBL levels are associated with increased risk of infection. The objective of this study was to assess the possible association between polymorphisms of the MBL2 gene and the incidence of septic shock and bacteremia in patients with acute pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli. The study included 62 female patients with acute pyelonephritis due to...
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