Research priorities in the management of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children.
Severe malaria is a common reason for admission to paediatric wards in hospitals across sub-Saharan Africa. Despite over 100 years of research, mortality remains high. Deaths are associated with severe metabolic acidosis, shock, severe anaemia, hypoglycaemia, impaired consciousness, raised intracran...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2006
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