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Frequencies of some human genetic markers and their association with Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Journal of vector borne diseases - 1 Mar 2010
Jeremiah Z A, Jeremiah T A, Emelike F O
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: There is paucity of information on the association between Plasmodium falciparum malaria and some human genetic markers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Hence, a study was undertaken in children to assess the current level of subclinical malaria due to P. falciparum. METHODS: Blood groups ABO and Rhesus factor, haemoglobin electrophoretic pattern, G-6-PD deficiency status and malaria...
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