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Genetic Variation in Pattern Recognition Receptors and Adaptor Proteins Associated With Development of Chronic Q Fever.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2015
Schoffelen Teske, Ammerdorffer Anne, Hagenaars Julia C J P, Bleeker-Rovers Chantal P, Wegdam-Blans Marjolijn C, Wever Peter C, Joosten Leo A B, van der Meer Jos W M, Sprong Tom, Netea Mihai G, van Deuren Marcel, van de Vosse Esther
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Q fever is an infection caused by Coxiella burnetii. Persistent infection (chronic Q fever) develops in 1%-5% of patients. We hypothesize that inefficient recognition of C. burnetii and/or activation of host-defense in individuals carrying genetic variants in pattern recognition receptors or adaptors would result in an increased likelihood to develop chronic Q fever. METHODS: Twenty-four...
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