Composition of the gut microbiota modulates the severity of malaria
Composition of the gut microbiota modulates the severity of malaria
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Plasmodium infections result in clinical presentations that range from asymptomatic to severe malaria, resulting in ∼1 million deaths annually. Despite this toll on humanity, the factors that determine disease severity remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the gut microbiota of mice influences the pathogenesis of malaria. Genetically similar...
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Composition of the gut microbiota modulates the severity of malaria
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TN_cdi_pnas_primary_113_8_2235
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pnas_primary_113_8_2235
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1504887113
