Human genetic background in susceptibility to tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB), especially in developing countries, is a major threat to human health. The pathogenesis of TB remains poorly understood, and <5%–10% of individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) will develop clinical disease. The human genetic factors contributing to susceptibi...

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Main Authors: Jalaledin Ghanavi, Poopak Farnia, Parissa Farnia, Ali Akbar Velayati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2020;volume=9;issue=3;spage=239;epage=247;aulast=Ghanavi