Case Reports
Recurrent and unusual manifestations of tuberculosis in a boy with
Authors:
- M P SenanayakeEmail M P Senanayake
- R Doffinger
- D S Kumararatne
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
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- Year: 2009
- Volume: 54 Issue: 2
- Page/Article: 54-55
- DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v54i2.867
- Published on 24 Jul 2009
- Peer Reviewed