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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Leprosy
  1. Leprosy 
    Leprosy, also called Hansen disease, is a disorder known since ancient times. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious, which means ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/leprosy - Genetics
  2. PRKN gene 
    ... risk of contracting Hansen disease, also known as leprosy. This disease affects the nerves and skin and ... PubMed PARKIN RBR E3 UBIQUITIN PROTEIN LIGASE; PRKN LEPROSY, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 2; LPRS2 NCBI Gene ClinVar Abou- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prkn - Genetics
  3. HLA-DQA1 gene 
    ... of getting infections such as hepatitis B and leprosy or may affect the severity of illness if ... patients from the south of Brazil: markers for leprosy susceptibility and resistance. BMC Infect Dis. 2009 Aug ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hla-dqa1 - Genetics
  4. VDR gene 
    ... This Health Condition MedlinePlus Genetics provides information about Leprosy More About This Health Condition 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/vdr - Genetics