Lactase persistence genotypes and malaria susceptibility in Fulani of Mali
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fulani are a widely spread African ethnic group characterized by lower susceptibility to <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>, clinical malaria morbidity and higher rate of lactase persistence compared to sympatric tribes. Lact...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/9 |