Investigation into Plasmodium falciparum multiplication rates, selectivity and invasion pathways in relation to malaria severity

I investigated RBC selectivity as a potential virulence factor further in a rodent malaria model using <i>Plasmodium chabaudi</i>. The experimental design allowed me to look at the selectivity index in congenic lines, which significantly differed in their virulence to the host. Supportin...

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Main Author: Deans, Anne-Marie
Published: University of Edinburgh 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.649451