Other studies have found genetic polymorphisms in host immune responses that are associated with EPTB, including Manose-Binding Protein and TB meningitis [21], Interleuken (IL)-1β/IL-1R [22], IL-10 and IFN-γ [23], and NRAMP1 and pleural TB [24]. The gene discussed is IL10; the disease is meningeal tuberculosis.