Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Infectious Diseases, St George’s University of London, Cranmer Terrace, UK

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Host Genetics and Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases: Exploring their Interplay
  Author(s): Michel Edouard*
  
  Over the past few decades, significant strides have been made in understanding how host genetics influence vulnerability to infectious diseases, shedding light on both individual and population-level susceptibilities. This exploration has not only deepened our understanding of disease mechanisms but also paved the way for personalized approaches to treatment and prevention. Human susceptibility to infectious diseases is not solely determined by one gene but is rather a complex interplay of multiple genetic factors. Variations in genes encoding various components of the immune system, such as receptors, cytokines and other immune response mediators, can significantly impact an individual's ability to fend off pathogens. In the intricate dance between pathogens and humans, susceptibility to infectious diseases often seems unpredictable. While environmental factors play a sig.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2024.8.271

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