Candidate polymorphisms and severe malaria in a Malian population.

Candidate polymorphisms and severe malaria in a Malian population.

Malaria is a major health burden in sub-Saharan African countries, including Mali. The disease is complex, with multiple genetic determinants influencing the observed variation in response to infection, progression, and severity. We assess the influence of sixty-four candidate loci, including the si...

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Main Authors: Ousmane Toure, Salimata Konate, Sibiri Sissoko, Amadou Niangaly, Abdoulaye Barry, Abdourahmane H Sall, Elisabeth Diarra, Belco Poudiougou, Nuno Sepulveda, Susana Campino, Kirk A Rockett, Taane G Clark, Mahamadou A Thera, Ogobara Doumbo, Collaboration with The MalariaGEN Consortium
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3434208?pdf=render

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