Nechaeva O B, Polzik E V, Goldelman A G, Iakusheva M Iu, Zhovtiak E P, Naumenko E S, Pinigina S S
Probl Tuberk. 1993(5):10-2.
Genetic predisposition is an important factor in pulmonary tuberculosis. The pattern of dermatoglyphic indicators is thought a reliable marker of such predisposition. Selective character of the disease emergence is related with an unfavorable combination of genetic and extra-genetic risk factors in an individual. A comprehensive assessment of the above factors may contribute to a reliable prediction of a high risk to develop tuberculosis.
