Molecular group:
Ig subfamilies and receptors
Molecule/Cell:
Parasite-spec IgA
Plasmodium strain:
Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae
Organ:
Serum
Population:
Brazil
Transmission:
Unstable
Adult/Pediatric:
Adult
SM/NCSM vs UM:
=
Patient number:
233
Additional differences:
Prevalence of IgA: NCSM = UM = AM; similar levels for patients undergoing their 1st clinical malaria attack compared to patients who reported previous clinical malaria attacks
Refs:
Leoratti et al., 2008, Malar J
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