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Association betweenCryptosporidiumInfection and Human Leukocyte Antigen Class I and Class II Alleles
1 Feb 2008
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium species are a common cause of diarrhea, which can be severe and protracted in young children and immunocompromised individuals. METHODS: A cohort of 226 Bangladeshi children aged 2-5 years was prospectively followed for >3 years to study the role of host genetics in susceptibility to infection, as well as the community impact of cryptosporidiosis on this population. RESULTS: Ninety-six...
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