Article
Mendelian Susceptibility to Mycobacterial Disease: Retrospective Clinical and Genetic Study in Mexico.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2023
Peñafiel Vicuña Ana Karen, Yamazaki Nakashimada Marco, León Lara Ximena, Mendieta Flores Elizabeth, Nuñez Núñez María Enriqueta, Lona-Reyes Juan Carlos, Hernández Nieto Leticia, Ramírez Vázquez María Guadalupe, Barroso Santos Joel, López Iñiguez Álvaro, González Yolanda, Torres Martha, Lezana Fernández José Luis, Román Montes Carla M, Medina-Torres Edgar Alejandro, González Serrano Edith, Bustamante Ogando Juan Carlos, Lugo Reyes Saúl, Zavaleta Martínez Oscar, Staines Boone Aidé Tamara, Venegas Montoya Edna, Aguilar Gómez Nancy Evelyn, Soudeé Camille, Jouanguy Emmanuelle, Puel Anne, Boisson-Dupuis Stéphanie, Pedraza Sánchez Sigifredo, Casanova Jean-Laurent, Espinosa Rosales Francisco, Espinosa Padilla Sara, Bustamante Jacinta, Blancas Galicia Lizbeth
Abstract excerpt
Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by impaired immunity against intracellular pathogens, such as mycobacteria, attenuated Mycobacterium bovis-Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine strains, and environmental mycobacteria in otherwise healthy individuals. Retrospective study reviewed the clinical, immunological, and genetic characteristics of patients...
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