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The spatial epidemiology of the Duffy blood group and G6PD deficiency

Abstract:

Over a third of the world’s population lives at risk of potentially severe Plasmodium vivax malaria. Unique aspects of this parasite’s biology and interactions with its human host make it harder to control and eliminate than the better studied Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Spatial mapping of two human genetic polymorphisms were developed to support evidence-based targeting of control interventions and therapies.

First, to enumerate and map the population at risk ...

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Zoology
Research group:
Spatial Ecology & Epidemiology Group
Oxford college:
Worcester College
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MPLS
Department:
Zoology
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Division:
MPLS
Department:
Zoology
Role:
Supervisor
Publication date:
2012
Type of award:
DPhil
Level of award:
Doctoral
Awarding institution:
Oxford University, UK

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