[Erythrocyte polymorphism in Mali: epidemiology and resistance mechanisms against severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria].

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Homo sapiens and Plasmodium falciparum have co-evolved since the beginning of agriculture, 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. By domesticating plants and animals, humans linked their destiny to one of the main vectors of malaria, Anopheles gambiae sl complex. The biological interaction between these three species led to exchanges of genes and biochemical processes with significant mutual influence. Humans acquired...

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