Early Interferon‐γ Response againstPlasmodium falciparumCorrelates with Interethnic Differences in Susceptibility to Parasitemia between Sympatric Fulani and Dogon in Mali
Author(s) -
Matthew B. B. McCall,
Joost Hopman,
Modibo Daou,
Boubacar Maïga,
Victor Dara,
Ivo Ploemen,
Krystelle NganouMakamdop,
Amadou Niangaly,
Youssouf Tolo,
Charles Arama,
Teun Bousema,
J W van der Meer,
André van der Ven,
Marita TroyeBlomberg,
Amagana Dolo,
Ogobara K. Doumbo,
Robert W. Sauerwein
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1086/648596
Subject(s) - plasmodium falciparum , parasitemia , malaria , sympatric speciation , biology , immunology , virology , zoology
Interethnic differences in susceptibility to malaria provide a unique opportunity to explore immunological correlates of protection. The Fulani of Sahelian Africa are known for their reduced susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum, compared with surrounding tribes, yet the immunology underlying this is still poorly understood.
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