Impact of schistosome infection on Plasmodium falciparum Malariometric indices and immune correlates in school age children in Burma Valley, Zimbabwe.
A group of children aged 6-17 years was recruited and followed up for 12 months to study the impact of schistosome infection on malaria parasite prevalence, density, distribution and anemia. Levels of cytokines, malaria specific antibodies in plasma and parasite growth inhibition capacities were ass...
Main Authors: | Davison T Sangweme, Nicholas Midzi, Sekesai Zinyowera-Mutapuri, Takafira Mduluza, Marie Diener-West, Nirbhay Kumar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-11-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2976682?pdf=render |
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