A novel histological grading scheme for placental malaria applied in areas of high and low malaria transmission.
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes sequester in the placenta and elicit an inflammatory response that is harmful to both fetus and mother. Histologic measurements during placental malaria might provide surrogate end points for interventional trials, but existing histologic sche...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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