Maternal-foetal transfer of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax antibodies in a low transmission setting
During pregnancy immunolglobulin G (IgG) antibodies are transferred from mother to neonate across the placenta. Studies in high transmission areas have shown transfer of P. falciparum-specific IgG, but the extent and factors influencing maternal-foetal transfer in low transmission areas co-endemic f...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing
2016
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