Investigation of familial segregation of hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly in Kumasi, Ghana.

Hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly (HMS), a common cause of massive splenomegaly in malaria-endemic regions, is defined as persistent splenomegaly without demonstrable underlying disease. Previous studies have found HMS more frequently in certain tribes in Papua New Guinea, Uganda and Nigeria, with...

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Main Authors: Martin-Peprah, R, Bates, I, Bedu-Addo, G, Kwiatkowski, D
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2006