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Genome wide linkage study, using a 250K SNP map, of Plasmodium falciparum infection and mild malaria attack in a Senegalese population.
PloS one - 15 Jul 2010
Milet Jacqueline, Nuel Gregory, Watier Laurence, Courtin David, Slaoui Yousri, Senghor Paul, Migot-Nabias Florence, Gaye Oumar, Garcia André
Abstract excerpt
Multiple factors are involved in the variability of host's response to P. falciparum infection, like the intensity and seasonality of malaria transmission, the virulence of parasite and host characteristics like age or genetic make-up. Although admitted nowadays, the involvement of host genetic f...
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