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Host Genetics and Schistosomiasis

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Schistosomiasis

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Bethony, J.M., Williams, J.T. (2005). Host Genetics and Schistosomiasis. In: Secor, W.E., Colley, D.G. (eds) Schistosomiasis. World Class Parasites, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23362-8_12

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