Article
IL1B, IL4R, IL12RB1 and TNF gene polymorphisms are associated with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Brazil.
Malaria journal - 7 Dec 2012
Sortica Vinicius A, Cunha Maristela G, Ohnishi Maria Deise O, Souza Jose M, Ribeiro-Dos-Santos Andrea K C, Santos Ney P C, Callegari-Jacques Sídia M, Santos Sidney E B, Hutz Mara H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Malaria is among the most prevalent parasitic diseases worldwide. In Brazil, malaria is concentrated in the northern region, where Plasmodium vivax accounts for 85% disease incidence. The role of genetic factors in host immune system conferring resistance/susceptibility against P. vivax infections is still poorly understood. METHODS: The present study investigates the influence of polymorphisms in 18...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
