Parasite antigens on the infected red cell surface are targets for naturally acquired immunity to malaria.
The feasibility of a malaria vaccine is supported by the fact that children in endemic areas develop naturally acquired immunity to disease. Development of disease immunity is characterized by a decrease in the frequency and severity of disease episodes over several years despite almost continuous i...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1998
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