MALARIA IN PREGNANCY

Pregnant women have a higher risk of malaria compared to non-pregnant women. This review provides an update on knowledge acquired in the past decade on P. falciparum and P.vivax infections in pregnancy. Maternal risk factors for malaria in pregnancy (MiP) include low maternal age, low gravidity, and...

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Main Authors: Ebako Ndip Takem, Umberto D'Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/408