Can mutation and selection explain virulence in human <it>P. falciparum </it>infections?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parasites incur periodic mutations which must ultimately be eliminated to maintain their genetic integrity.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>It is hypothesised that these mutations are eliminated not by the conventional...

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Main Authors: Paget-McNicol S, Hastings Ian M, Saul A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/3/1/2

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