The HLA association of lepromatous leprosy and borderline lepromatous leprosy in Turkey. A preliminary study.
Among 50 patients with lepromatous leprosy and borderline lepromatous leprosy in Turkey, the prevalence of HLA-DR2 was 25/50 (50%). The prevalence of the same alleles among 50 healthy controls was 13/50 (26%).
Cem Mat
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Department of Dermatology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
Yazici
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Ozbakir
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Tüzün
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006681:HLA-D Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D014421:Turkey
D006680:HLA Antigens; D006681:HLA-D Antigens; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens