Genetic polymorphism for IFNγ +874T/A in patients with acute toxoplasmosis

Genetic polymorphism for IFNγ +874T/A in patients with acute toxoplasmosis

INTRODUCTION: A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene encoding gamma interferon influences its production and is associated with severity of infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the association of IFNγ+874T/A SNP with duration of disease, morbidity, and development of retinoc...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth de Souza Neves, André Luis Land Curi, Maira Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, Cassius Schnel Palhano-Silva, Laura Berriel da Silva, Wendy Fernandes Bueno, Maria Regina dos Reis Amendoeira, Maria da Gloria Bonecini-Almeida, Octavio Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2012-12-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Toxoplasmose
Interferon-gama
Retinocoroidite
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822012000600020&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the gene encoding gamma interferon influences its production and is associated with severity of infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the association of IFNγ+874T/A SNP with duration of disease, morbidity, and development of retinochoroiditis in acute toxoplasmosis. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted among 30 patients and 90 controls. RESULTS: Although statistical associations were not confirmed, A-allele was more common among retinochoroiditis cases and prolonged illness, while T-allele was more frequent in severe disease. CONCLUSIONS: Despite few cases, the results could indicate a relation between IFNγ+874T/A single nucleotide polymorphism and clinical manifestations of toxoplasmosis.
ISSN:1678-9849

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