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G6PD and HBB polymorphisms in the Senegalese population: prevalence, correlation with clinical malaria.
PeerJ - 1 Jan 2022
Thiam Fatou, Diop Gora, Coulonges Cedric, Derbois Céline, Mbengue Babacar, Thiam Alassane, Nguer Cheikh Momar, Zagury Jean Francois, Deleuze Jean-Francois, Dieye Alioune
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Background: Host genetic factors contribute to the variability of malaria phenotypes and can allow a better understanding of mechanisms involved in susceptibility and/or resistance to Plasmodium falciparum infection outcomes. Several genetic polymorphisms were reported to be prevalent among populations living in tropical malaria-endemic regions and induce protection against malaria. The present study aims to...
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