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Increased sperm count may account for high population frequency of factor V Leiden.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Mar 2010
Cohn D M, Repping S, Büller H R, Meijers J C M, Middeldorp S
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BACKGROUND: Factor V Leiden (FVL) increases the risk of venous thrombosis and pregnancy loss in carriers. Nevertheless, this relatively old mutation is prevalent in Caucasion populations, which could be explained by positive selection pressure. Men with FVL have previously been found to have high...
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