article · Malaria Journal

Exploring association between MBL2 gene polymorphisms and the occurrence of clinical blackwater fever through a case–control study in Congolese children

20205 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

This pilot study is a preliminary research on MBL2 gene and infectious diseases in DRC. The study results show a higher risk for BWF in AA. This suggests that future studies on BWF should further investigate the contribution of a strong immune response to the occurrence of BWF.

Research topics

Complement system in diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Viral Infections and Vectors

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-3100-8

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