Maternal malaria during pregnancy and infant mortality rate: critical literature review and a new analytical approach

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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Main Author: Ali A. Haghdoost ; Neal Alexander ; Tom Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2007-06-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Garki project
infant mortality
maternal malaria
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/442098.pdf

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