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Disease
HLA-B44 increases recurrent sinopulmonary infections. Protective effects: HLA-B44 appears to be protective against autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome in patients with C95 defect (ALPS type Ia). B44 may be a cofactor in ankylosing spondylitis
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