Iron deficiency is associated with reduced levels of Plasmodium falciparum-specific antibodies in African children

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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Main Authors: Bundi, CK, Nalwoga, A, Lubyayi, L, Muriuki, J, Mogire, R, Opi, H, Mentzer, AJ, Mugyenyi, CK, Mwacharo, J, Webb, EL, Bejon, P, Williams, TN, Gikunju, J, Beeson, J, Elliott, A, Ndungu, FM, Atkinson, SH
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2020

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