Lactate levels in severe malarial anaemia are associated with haemozoin-containing neutrophils and low levels of IL-12

Lactate levels in severe malarial anaemia are associated with haemozoin-containing neutrophils and low levels of IL-12

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hyperlactataemia is often associated with a poor outcome in severe malaria in African children. To unravel the complex pathophysiology of this condition the relationship between plasma lactate levels, parasite density, pro- and anti-...

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Main Authors: Williams Thomas N, English Mike, Lowe Brett, Kai Oscar, Casals-Pascual Climent, Maitland Kathryn, Newton Charles RCJ, Peshu Norbert, Roberts David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/101

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