Foetal haemoglobin and the dynamics of paediatric malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although 80% of malaria occurs in children under five years of age, infants under six months of age are known to have low rates of infection and disease. It is not clear why this youngest age group is protected; possible factors incl...

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Main Authors: Billig Erica MW, McQueen Philip G, McKenzie F Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/396