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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for leprosy OR Mycobacterium leprae infection
  1. Leprosy 
    ... system affect a person's likelihood of contracting Mycobacterium leprae infection if exposed to the bacteria. Gene variations affecting ... form of leprosy that individuals develop if the Mycobacterium leprae infection takes hold.The body's initial, nonspecific response ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/leprosy - Genetics
  2. PRKN gene 
    ... and skin and is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It remains unclear how PRKN polymorphisms increase susceptibility to Hansen disease. Researchers believe that the ubiquitin-proteasome system may play a role in controlling infection. Polymorphisms in the PRKN gene may subtly alter ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prkn - Genetics