Genetic variant may increase the risk of pneumonia

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Pneumonia is a common and sometimes serious infection that affects 20,000–30,000 people in Sweden every year. Well-known risk factors include advanced age, smoking and underlying medical conditions. In a new study published in eBioMedicine, researchers at Lund University and Skåne University Hospital have shown that genetic differences in the innate immune system can also influence the risk of…

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Genetic variant may increase the risk of pneumonia

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