Genetic susceptibility to malaria and other infectious diseases: from the MHC to the whole genome.

doi:10.1017/s003118200007668x

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Genetic susceptibility to malaria and other infectious diseases: from the MHC to the whole genome.

Parasitology - 1 Jan 1996

Hill A V

Abstract excerpt

There is substantial evidence that host genetic factors play a major role in determining the outcome of infection with many pathogens. Detailed analysis of malaria has identified twelve genes that affect susceptibility in various human populations. However, less attention has been paid to other m...

Topics

Animals
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genome
HLA Antigens
Humans
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Malaria
Selection, Genetic
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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