From: Lactase persistence genotypes and malaria susceptibility in Fulani of Mali
Lactase Non-persistence | Lactase persistence | P-value | OR (95% CI) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fulani samples | CC -13910 | CT/TT -13910 | ||
Malaria PCR positive, n (%) | 39/65 (60%) | 50/97 (51%) | 0.29 | 1.41 (0.71-2.80) |
Malaria microscopy positive, n (%) | 15/65 (23%) | 17/94* (18%) | 0.44 | 1.36 (0.58-3.18) |
Fulani samples | Wild-type | Combined lactase persistence | ||
Malaria PCR positive, n (%) | 28/51 (55%) | 61/111 (55%) | 0.99 | 1.00 (0.49-2.05) |
Malaria microscopy positive, n (%) | 14/51 (28%) | 18/108* (17%) | 0.11 | 1.89 (0.79-4.51) |