Evidence for the segregation of a major gene in human susceptibility/resistance to infection by Schistosoma mansoni.

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Evidence for the segregation of a major gene in human susceptibility/resistance to infection by Schistosoma mansoni.

American journal of human genetics - 1 May 1991

Abel L, Demenais F, Prata A, Souza A E, Dessein A

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Severe clinical disease caused by the major human parasite Schistosoma mansoni is the consequence of high and prolonged infections. Epidemiological studies indicate that, for individuals having frequent contacts with cercaria-infested waters, both infection intensities and reinfection after treat...

Topics

Age Factors
Brazil
Genes, Dominant
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Parasite Egg Count
Pedigree
Phenotype
Schistosomiasis mansoni
Sex Factors

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