Changes in the levels of cytokines, chemokines and malaria-specific antibodies in response to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>infection in children living in sympatry in Mali

Changes in the levels of cytokines, chemokines and malaria-specific antibodies in response to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>infection in children living in sympatry in Mali

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Fulani are known to be less susceptible to <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria as reflected by lower parasitaemia and fewer clinical symptoms than other sympatric ethnic groups. So far most studies in these groups...

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Main Authors: Boström Stéphanie, Giusti Pablo, Arama Charles, Persson Jan-Olov, Dara Victor, Traore Boubacar, Dolo Amagana, Doumbo Ogobara, Troye-Blomberg Marita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
cytokines
chemokines
antibodies
Plasmodium falciparum
Fulani
Dogon
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/109

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