Polymorphisms of transporter associated with antigen presentation, tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-10 and their implications for protection and susceptibility to severe forms of dengue fever in patients in Sri Lanka

Context: To date, a clear understanding of dengue disease pathogenesis remains elusive. Some infected individuals display no symptoms while others develop severe life-threatening forms of the disease. It is widely believed that host genetic factors influence dengue severity. Aims: This study evaluat...

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Main Authors: Anira N Fernando, Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige, Kuda Liyanage Nandika Perera, Sunil Premawansa, Graham S Ogg, Aruna Dharshan De Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Global Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.jgid.org/article.asp?issn=0974-777X;year=2015;volume=7;issue=4;spage=157;epage=164;aulast=Fernando