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Association between a single nucleotide polymorphism of the IL23R gene and tuberculosis in a Chinese Han population: a case‒control study.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 18 Jul 2023
Zhang Juan, Wang Ming-Gui, Xiang Xi, He Jian-Qing
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BACKGROUND: Severe tuberculosis constitutes a significant menace to human safety and well-being, with a considerable mortality rate. The severity of tuberculosis can be impacted by genetic variations in host genes, particularly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). METHODS: A case‒control study was undertaken, encompassing a cohort of 1137 tuberculosis patients (558 with severe tuberculosis and 579 with mild...
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