Scientists hunt for hidden reasons behind mysterious, recurring infections

NCT ID NCT00018044

Summary

This study aims to understand why some people develop serious, recurring infections from common environmental bacteria, while most do not. Researchers will observe up to 1,000 patients with these infections, as well as some with related conditions like cystic fibrosis, to track their health over time and look for genetic or immune system clues. The goal is to learn more about what makes people susceptible, which could guide future treatments, but this study itself does not test new cures.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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