Maternal malaria during pregnancy and infant mortality rate: critical literature review and a new analytical approach
Background & objectives: Malaria during pregnancy is a recognised risk factor for low birth weightand probably decreases the survival of offspring, particularly during their first month of life. On theother hand, acquired maternal immunity may protect infants against malaria infection or disease...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2007-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Vector Borne Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/442098.pdf |