Iron deficiency is associated with reduced levels of Plasmodium falciparum-specific antibodies in African children
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Iron deficiency (ID) and malaria are common causes of ill-health and disability among children living in sub-Saharan Africa. Although iron is critical for the acquisition of humoral immunity, little is known about the effects of ID on antibody respon...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020
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