Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Susceptibility to, X-linked: There are a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing tuberculosis. Many people are infected with tuberculosis but develop no symptoms whereas others develop active disease. Yet other patients tend to develop a severe form of the condition where the brain and central nervous system are involved. Studies indicate that various genes may be responsible for an increased susceptibility to the infection and likewise, other genes are responsible for increased resistance to tuberculosis. The X-linked type refers to an increased susceptibility to tuberculosis which is linked to the X chromosome. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Susceptibility to, X-linked is available below.
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