Why do some African children develop severe malaria?

Why do some African children develop severe malaria?

Malaria is still a major cause of death and severe illness among children in many parts of tropical Africa, but only a small proportion of children, perhaps 1-2%, who become ill with malaria develop severe disease. Why only, some children experience a severe or fatal attack is not understood clearly...

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Bibliografiske detaljer
Main Authors:	Greenwood, B, Marsh, K, Snow, R
Format:	Journal article
Sprog:	English
Udgivet:	1991

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