A polymorphism of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 is associated with a reduced incidence of nonmalarial febrile illness in Kenyan children
An intercellular adhesion molecule-1 polymorphism (ICAM-1^Kilifi) is present at a high frequency across sub-Saharan Africa, and its presence may increase susceptibility to cerebral malaria. Here, we report that, compared with children in whom wild-type intercellular adhesion molecule-1 is present, t...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
2005
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