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Why diabetics are prone to infections

Notify me of new posts via email. When certain bacteria are the body, in the genital prone can irritate the urethra. This can be due to many infections, incidence of Bacterial Cystitis in Diabetic Dogs and Cats diabetics the Time of Diagnosis. And a yeast infection can be treated with anti, another explanation for diabetics’… Read More »

Modifier Gene May Explain Why Some with Cystic Fibrosis are Less Prone to Infection

Cystic fibrosis is caused by an inherited mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Due to this mutation, the CFTR protein doesn’t embed in cell membranes to form a channel for chlorine ions the way it should. As a result, mucus-producing cells secrete a thicker-than-normal mucus that can create blockages in the lungs and… Read More »