Quantifying genetic and nongenetic contributions to malarial infection in a Sri Lankan population.

Explaining the causes of variation in the severity of malarial disease remains a major challenge in the treatment and control of malaria. Many factors are known to contribute to this variation, including parasite genetics, host genetics, acquired immunity, and exposure levels. However, the relative...

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Main Authors: Mackinnon, M, Gunawardena, D, Rajakaruna, J, Weerasingha, S, Mendis, K, Carter, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000