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Genetic polymorphisms and susceptibility to parenchymal renal infection among pediatric patients.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Apr 2011
Cheng Chi-Hui, Lee Yun-Shien, Tsau Yong-Kwei, Lin Tzou-Yien
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Patient susceptibility to bacterial urinary tract infections, which is determined by complex pathogen-host interactions, varies between individuals due to genetic variation. The neutrophil-dependent innate immune system is an important part of keeping the urinary tract sterile. This study was performed to explore single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes associated with neutrophil-dependent...
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