Low density parasitaemia, red blood cell polymorphisms and <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>specific immune responses in a low endemic area in northern Tanzania
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low density <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>infections, below the microscopic detection limit, may play an important role in maintaining malaria transmission in low endemic areas as well as contribute to the maintenance of...
Main Authors: | Sauerwein Robert, Kavishe Reginald, Manjurano Alphaxard, Mkali Humphrey, Mwakalinga Steve, Enevold Anders, Mwanziva Charles, Alifrangis Michael, Shekalaghe Seif, Drakeley Chris, Bousema Teun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/69 |
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