Association of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism (FokI) with Susceptibility to Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis: A Case–Control Study from Central India
Abstract Aim and Background: Musculoskeletal tuberculosis (MSKTB) constitutes a significant proportion of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), particularly in developing countries like India. While host genetic factors are known to influence susceptibility to TB, the Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene, particularly the FokI p...