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Variant MBL2 genotypes producing low mannose-binding lectin may increase risk of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin osteitis in vaccinated newborns.
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) - 1 Nov 2013
Pöyhönen Laura, Kröger Liisa, Gröndahl-Yli-Hannuksela Kirsi, Vuononvirta Juho, Huhtala Heini, He Qiushui, Korppi Matti
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AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether mannose-binding lectin (MBL) plays a role in the development of osteitis after Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination as a newborn. METHODS: Blood samples were obtained from 132 former BCG osteitis patients, now aged 21-49 years, and analysed...
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