Article
Filaggrin mutations and Molluscum contagiosum skin infection in patients with atopic dermatitis.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology - 1 Nov 2017
Manti Sara, Amorini Maria, Cuppari Caterina, Salpietro Annamaria, Porcino Francesca, Leonardi Salvatore, Giudice Michele Miraglia Del, Marseglia Gianluigi, Caimmi Davide Paolo, Salpietro Carmelo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although mutations in the filaggrin (FLG) gene have been reported to predispose patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) skin infection susceptibility, to date, the data reported in the literature are still controversial. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of FLG polymorphisms expression and risk of developing a concomitant Molluscum contagiosum sustained skin infection in the pediatric population with AD....
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