Relative Susceptibilities of ABO Blood Groups to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Ghana
The clinical outcome of falciparum malaria in endemic areas is influenced by erythrocyte polymorphisms including the ABO blood groups. Studies have reported association of ABO blood group to resistance, susceptibility, and severity of P. falciparum malaria infection. Individuals with blood group “A”...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Hematology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5368793 |