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Extensive genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum isolates collected from patients with severe malaria in Dakar, Senegal.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - 1 Jan 2000
Robert F, Ntoumi F, Angel G, Candito D, Rogier C, Fandeur T, Sarthou J L, Mercereau-Puijalon O
Abstract excerpt
While some genetic host factors are known to protect against severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria, little is known about parasite virulence factors. We have compared the genetic characteristics of P. falciparum isolates collected from 56 severe malaria patients and from 30 mild malaria patients r...
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