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Parasite adhesion and immune evasion in placental malaria.
Trends in parasitology - 1 Jul 2001
Beeson J G, Reeder J C, Rogerson S J, Brown G V
Abstract excerpt
Parasite sequestration in the placenta is a key feature of infection by Plasmodium falciparum during pregnancy and is associated with severe adverse outcomes for both mother and baby. Here, James Beeson and colleagues draw together the findings of recent studies on parasite mechanisms that mediate this process. They review evidence for novel parasite variants that appear able to evade pre-existing immunity, for...
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