Effect of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine doses for prevention of malaria during pregnancy in hypoendemic area in Tanzania

Effect of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine doses for prevention of malaria during pregnancy in hypoendemic area in Tanzania

Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy increases the risk of deleterious maternal and birth outcomes. The use of ≥ 3 doses of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria (IPTp-SP) is recommended for preventing the consequences of malaria during pregnancy. This s...

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Main Authors: Wigilya P. Mikomangwa, Omary Minzi, Ritah Mutagonda, Vito Baraka, Eulambius M. Mlugu, Eleni Aklillu, Appolinary A. R. Kamuhabwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Pregnancy
Intermittent-preventive treatment
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
Anaemia
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03234-4

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