Effects of TNF-α and IL-10-819 T>C single nucleotide polymorphisms on urogenital schistosomiasis in preschool children in Zimbabwe

• Main Authors: Amos Marume (Author), Theresa Chimponda (Author), Arthur Vengesai (Author), Caroline Mushayi (Author), Jaclyn Mann (Author), Takafira Mduluza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Knowledge gaps exist between host genetic factors and susceptibility to schistosomiasis. Objective: This study determined cytokine levels and single nucleotide polymorphisms of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α (rs1800629) and interleukin (IL)-10 (rs1800871) and their possible impact on sus...