Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Genetic diathesis for leprosy

P K Guha, G Singn, P Kaur

    Leprosy in India
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Genetic factors influence leprosy type. This family-level study investigated the role of genetics in leprosy classification, building on prior suggestive evidence from family and twin studies.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Minors and consent.

    British dental journal·2024
    Same author

    Development of a Artificial Intelligence Dental Anxiety Scale (AI -CDAS) For Children: Validation And Reliability.

    Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2024
    Same author

    Prevalence and risk factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among adults aged 15-49 years in India: insights from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).

    Public health·2024
    Same author

    GIBPS technique-a novel sequential technique of performing shoulder corticosteroid injections.

    Journal of ultrasound·2024
    Same author

    Voice-activated charting systems.

    British dental journal·2024
    Same author

    The impact of intermittent fasting on oral health.

    British dental journal·2024
    Same journal

    Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome)

    Leprosy in India·1983
    Same journal

    'Frustration--anxiety behaviour as a function of leprosy patients age and personality'.

    Leprosy in India·1983
    Same journal

    Study of lymph node biopsies in lepromatous leprosy patients under treatment.

    Leprosy in India·1983
    Same journal

    Clinico-pathological study of lymph node involvement in leprosy.

    Leprosy in India·1983
    Same journal

    Short course treatment of tuberculoid cases--a feasibility study.

    Leprosy in India·1983
    Same journal

    The effect of clofazimine on liver function tests in lepra reaction (ENL).

    Leprosy in India·1983
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Genetics
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Leprosy classification is influenced by cellular immunity.
    • Family and twin studies suggest genetic factors in leprosy.
    • Previous genetic evaluations in leprosy are incomplete.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role of genetic factors in determining leprosy type.
    • To conduct a family-level investigation of leprosy genetics.

    Main Methods:

    • Family-based study design.
    • Evaluation of leprosy patients and their families.

    Main Results:

    • Study findings are pending.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to fully understand genetic influences on leprosy classification.