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The Psoriasis Risk Allele HLA-C*06:02 Shows Evidence of Association with Chronic or Recurrent Streptococcal Tonsillitis.
Infection and immunity - 1 Oct 2018
Haapasalo Karita, Koskinen Lotta L E, Suvilehto Jari, Jousilahti Pekka, Wolin Annika, Suomela Sari, Trembath Richard, Barker Jonathan, Vuopio Jaana, Kere Juha, Jokiranta T Sakari, Saavalainen Päivi
Abstract excerpt
Pharyngeal tonsillitis is one of the most common upper respiratory tract infections, and group A streptococcus is the most important bacterial pathogen causing it. While most patients experience tonsillitis only rarely, a subset of patients suffers from recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or pharyngitis. The predisposing factors for recurring or chronic forms of this disease are not yet fully understood, but genetic...
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