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Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Association Involving the HLA-B*15 Allele Group in Brazilian Individuals.
HLA - 1 Jun 2025
Ayo Christiane Maria, Magalhães Henrique, Miola Marcos Paulo, Brandão Cinara Cássia, Nogueira Maurício Lacerda, Estofolete Cássia Fernanda, de Souza Victor Hugo, Visentainer Jeane Eliete Laguila, de Mattos Luiz Carlos
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of HLA-A, -B and -C polymorphisms on the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection and on the progression of COVID-19 in a population from southeastern Brazil. This study included 478 unvaccinated individuals. Of these, 369 were hospitalised with critical/severe (n = 309) or moderate/mild (n = 60) symptoms, and 109 were asymptomatic. The control group consisted...
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- Humans
- COVID-19
- Brazil
- SARS-CoV-2
- Male
- Female
