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Association of the host genetic factors, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes with mild influenza in an Iranian population.
Virology journal - 25 Mar 2021
Mehrbod Parvaneh, Eybpoosh Sana, Farahmand Behrokh, Fotouhi Fatemeh, Khanzadeh Alishahi Majid
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Variation in host genetic factors may result in variation in the host immune response to the infection. Some chronic diseases may also affect individuals' susceptibility to infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the host genetic factors mostly involved in inflammation, as well as hypercholesterolemia and diabetes with mild flu in an Iranian population. METHODS:...
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