Association of ABO blood group with severe falciparum malaria in adults: case control study and meta-analysis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Erythrocyte-associated antigenic polymorphisms or their absence have perhaps evolved in the human population to protect against malarial infection. Studies in various populations consistently demonstrate that blood group 'O'...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/309 |