New STAT1-us quo? Novel STAT1 variants cause Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease
Patients with Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD) are susceptible to atypical mycobacteria such as BCG, other environmental mycobacteria, and Salmonella. Here, we identified 8 patients from 4 families with MSMD due to STAT1 variants, including 3 new to Japan. When we see BCG-associated morbidity, we should suspect MSMD. Credit: Department of Child Health and …