Article
[Genetic susceptibility to infections].
Der Internist - 1 Sept 2011
Ott S J, Schreiber S
Abstract excerpt
Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The spectrum of clinical manifestations of infections is highly variable, ranging from asymptomatic infection or mild illness to rapid progression of disease and death. Twin studies first showed an inheritable component of many infections and epidemiological and genetic studies revealed definite gene loci and polymorphisms for...
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