FLI1 gene influences lesion size and skin test may predict therapeutic response in cutaneous leishmaniasis

Genes associated with wound healing have been shown to be risk factors for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) which is caused by Leishmania braziliensis. In this study, we examined whether the genes previously associated with CL influenced the clinical outcome. Patients were genotyped and retrospectively...

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Main Authors: Anadilton Santos da Hora, Lucas Frederico de Almeida, Tainã Souza do Lago, Paulo Roberto Machado, Léa Cristina Castellucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/mioc/v115/1678-8060-mioc-115-e190361.pdf