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Recurrent and unusual manifestations of tuberculosis in a boy with

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Abstract

A genetically determined susceptibility to mycobacterial disease due to a specific immunological deficiency has been described. Although known as Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD) this entity has both clinical and genetic heterogeneity. We describe a Sri Lankan boy with recurrent and rare manifestations of mycobacterial disease in whom a complete interleukin 12 receptor defect was identified.

Key words: tuberculosis; interleukin 12

Doi: 10.4038/cmj.v54i2.867

Ceylon Medical Journal Vol. 54, No. 2, June 2009 pp54-55  

Keywords:

tuberculosisinterleukin 12
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 2
  • Page/Article: 54-55
  • DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v54i2.867
  • Published on 24 Jul 2009
  • Peer Reviewed