Genetic study of severe infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks for genetic reasons why some people get very serious infections. If you or a family member has had a rare, severe infection, researchers will analyze your DNA to find genes that might make you more vulnerable.
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Who can take part
- You or your family member had a rare and severe infection (like meningitis, brain infection, or severe pneumonia)
- You are being treated in a hospital, emergency room, or intensive care unit (or followed by a specialist) for this infection
- You have French health insurance (Social Security) – this trial is only for people in France
- You do not have a known weak immune system from medicines or HIV
- If female, you are not pregnant during the infection
- If joining as a family member, you are a parent, child, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew, or niece of the person with the infection
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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