Macrophage migration inhibitory factor and placental malaria infection in an area characterized by unstable malaria transmission in central Sudan [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Background: The pathogenesis of malaria during pregnancy is not fully understood. A proinflammatory cytokine, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is suggested as a factor involved in the pathogenesis of malaria during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Medani Hospi...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2015-09-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/4-824/v1 |