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Genetic background and immune response in paracoccidioidomycosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of single nucleotide variants.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Mar 2026
Coelho Sanderson da Silva, Fava Wellington Santos, Burger Eva, Pereira-Latini Ana Carla, Pontillo Alessandra, Venturini James
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Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection endemic to Latin America, especially Brazil, where it is considered a neglected occupational disease. Caused by Paracoccidioides spp., PCM presents a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from localized to severe disseminated forms. This heterogeneity suggests that host-related factors, including genetic background, may influence disease...
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