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Increased susceptibility to Mycobacterium avium complex infection in miniature Schnauzer dogs caused by a codon deletion in CARD9.
Scientific reports - 6 May 2024
Mizukami Keijiro, Dorsey-Oresto Angella, Raj Karthik, Eringis Anna, Furrow Eva, Martin Errolyn, Yamanaka Daisuke, Kehl Alexandra, Kolicheski Ana, Jagannathan Vidhya, Leeb Tosso, Lionakis Michail S, Giger Urs
Abstract excerpt
Mammals are generally resistant to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections. We report here on a primary immunodeficiency disorder causing increased susceptibility to MAC infections in a canine breed. Adult Miniature Schnauzers developing progressive systemic MAC infections were related to a common founder, and pedigree analysis was consistent with an autosomal recessive trait. A genome-wide association study...
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