The Lack of the Association of the CCR5 Genotype with the Clinical Presentation and Frequency of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the Polish Population
Background: The host factors influencing the susceptibility to and the severity of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) are poorly defined. The loss-of-function <i>Δ32</i> mutation in the chemokine receptor gene <i>CCR5</i> was identified as a risk factor for West Nile encephalitis...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/3/318 |