Understanding Immune Defects in Mycobacterial Infections
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This research study aims to better understand why some people develop unusual bacterial infections (mycobacterial infections) that don't respond well to standard treatments. Researchers will examine your immune system and may study family members to identify genetic factors that increase infection risk.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with or have symptoms suggesting a mycobacterial infection (an unusual type of bacterial infection)
- You are willing to be referred to or evaluated at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- You can provide blood work, urine samples, saliva, or mouth swabs for immune system testing
- If you have HIV infection, you do not have a nontuberculous mycobacterial infection (a specific type of unusual bacterial infection)
- Family members may participate by providing genetic samples without undergoing treatment
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