Impact of IgG response to malaria-specific antigens and immunity against malaria in pre-school children in Ghana. A cluster randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
<h4>Background</h4>Iron fortification and micronutrient initiatives, specifically, vitamin A, and zinc supplementation are the most cost-effective developmental strategies against malnutrition and health emergencies in pre-school children. Iron-deficiency among pre-school children have b...
Main Authors: | Samuel Kofi Tchum, Samuel Asamoah Sakyi, Bright Adu, Fareed Arthur, Felix Boakye Oppong, Francis Dzabeng, Benjamin Amoani, Thomas Gyan, Kwaku Poku-Asante |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253544 |
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