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Talaromyces marneffei infection with IFNGR1 gene mutation in a patient with negative Anti-Interferon-γ autoantibodies.
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia - 1 Jan 2000
Li Shiyang, Cao Xianwei, Guo Zhuxiu, Wang Jian, Tong Jianbo, Zhang Zhibin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Talaromyces Marneffei (TM) is a rare opportunistic pathogen that mostly infects patients with low immunity compared to those with normal immunity. It may be related to immune deficiency or genetic factors. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the gene mutation of a patient infected with TM in an endemic area with negative anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies, and negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection....
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