HLA-B and malaria: Human alleles HLA-B*57, B*27, or B*53 are associated with an increased protection against AIDS or malaria, respectively, whereas the allele HLA-B*35 was linked to rapid progression to AIDS after HIV infection (Altfeld et al. 2003, 2006; Carrington et al. 1999; Feeney et al. 2004; Gao et al. 2001; Hill et al. 1991; Hill et al. 1992; Kaslow et al. 1996; Migueles et al. 2000).