Variant MBL2 genotypes producing low mannose-binding lectin may increase risk of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin osteitis in vaccinated newborns - UTU Research Portal

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Variant MBL2 genotypes producing low mannose-binding lectin may increase risk of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin osteitis in vaccinated newborns

Authors: Poyhonen L, Kroger L, Grondahl-Yli-Hannuksela K, Vuononvirta J, Huhtala H, He QS, Korppi M

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2013

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

Journal name in source: ACTA PAEDIATRICA

Journal acronym: ACTA PAEDIATR

Volume: 102

Issue: 11

First page : 1095

Last page: 1099

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 0803-5253

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.12360(external)

Abstract

ConclusionPreliminary evidence was found that variant, low-MBL-producing genotypes may be associated with the increased risk of BCG osteitis in vaccinated newborns.