Serum ascorbic acid concentration in patients with acute Falciparum malaria infection: possible significance

Falciparum malaria infection is associated with significant destruction of erythrocytes. This leads to the release of toxic metabolic products, including oxidant compounds.We measured the serum concentration of the antioxidant, ascorbic acid, in 129 patients presenting with acute falciparum malaria...

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Main Authors: Garba Ibrahim Hassan, Ubom Gregory, Haruna Maryam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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