Impact of placental malaria on maternal, placental and fetal cord responses and its role in pregnancy outcomes in women from Blue Nile State, Sudan
Abstract Background The sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum infected cells in the placenta results in placental malaria (PM). It activates the mother's immune cells and induces secretion of inflammatory cytokines, which might influence pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to investigate the c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03580-x |