2016
DOI: 10.4172/2572-0775.1000106
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The Role of Genetic Polymorphism of IL-4 (C-589T) and TNfa (G-308A) and Regular Passive Smoking in Clinical Manifestations of Pneumonia in Infants

Abstract: Objective: This study set out to investigate the relationship between molecular-genetic mechanisms that modulate cytokine in infants whose parents expose them to cigarette smoke and those that do not expose their infants to cigarette smoke with the possible effects on the severity of pneumonia at presentation to hospital. Methods:This cross sectional study recruited infants and parents from a regional Children's Hospital. The infants where classified into three groups:1. Where the infant was exposed to cigaret… Show more

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