Relative Susceptibilities of ABO Blood Groups to Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Ghana

The clinical outcome of falciparum malaria in endemic areas is influenced by erythrocyte polymorphisms including the ABO blood groups. Studies have reported association of ABO blood group to resistance, susceptibility, and severity of P. falciparum malaria infection. Individuals with blood group “A”...

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Main Authors: Richmond Afoakwah, Edmond Aubyn, James Prah, Ekene Kwabena Nwaefuna, Johnson N. Boampong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Advances in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5368793
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