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[Analysis of the genetic factors controlling malarial infection in man].
Sante (Montrouge, France) - 1 Jan 2000
Traoré Y, Rihet P, Traoré-Leroux T, Aucan C, Gazin P, Coosemans M, Smith A, Abel L, Tall F, Nacro B, Traoré A, Fumoux F
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors have clearly been shown to play a role in controlling malarial infection in animal models. There is now also increasing evidence for the genetic control of malaria in man. We carried out a segregation analysis based on blood parasite load phenotype for a population of the town of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina-Faso). This analysis demonstrated a strong genetic effect. Our results were not consistent with...
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