IMD31B results from autosomal recessive STAT1 deficiency. STAT1 is crucial for cellular responses to IFNA/IFNB (type I interferon) and IFNG (type III interferon). AR STAT1 deficiency affects both the IFNA/IFNB and the IFNG pathways, resulting in susceptibility to mycobacteria, Salmonella, and viruses, with a severe disease course and often fatal outcome. [From OMIM]