Human immunodeficiency virus infection and cerebral malaria in children in Uganda: a case-control study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection increases the burden of malaria by increasing susceptibility to infection and decreasing the response to malarial treatment. HIV-1 has also been found to suppress the immune system and p...
Main Authors: | Byarugaba Justus, Musoke Philippa, Imani Peace D, Tumwine James K |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/5 |
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