Sickle cell protection from malaria: a review

A linkage between presence of Sickle Haemoglobin (HbS) and protection from malaria infection and clinical manifestations in certain areas was suspected from early observations and progressively elucidated by more recent studies. Research has confirmed the abovementioned connection, but also clarifie...

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Main Author: Sandro Eridani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-11-01
Series:Hematology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/3100