Host erythrocyte polymorphisms and exposure to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>in Papua New Guinea

Host erythrocyte polymorphisms and exposure to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>in Papua New Guinea

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The protection afforded by human erythrocyte polymorphisms against the malaria parasite, <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>, has been proposed to be due to reduced ability of the parasite to invade or develop in erythrocytes....

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Main Authors: Imrie Heather J, Tavul Livingstone, Ripley Ruth M, Pilling Lynn, Michon Pascal, Fowkes Freya JI, Woods Caira M, Mgone Charles S, Luty Adrian JF, Day Karen P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/1

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