​Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

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Source: CDC/ C. S. Goldsmith, P. Rollin, M. Bowen

Researchers have found two key human genetic factors that could help explain why some people develop severe Lassa fever, and a set of LARGE1 variants linked to a reduced chance of getting Lassa fever. 

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