Assessment of severe malaria in a multicenter, phase III, RTS, S/AS01 malaria candidate vaccine trial: case definition, standardization of data collection and patient care

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An effective malaria vaccine, deployed in conjunction with other malaria interventions, is likely to substantially reduce the malaria burden. Efficacy against severe malaria will be a key driver for decisions on implementation. An in...

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Main Authors: Vekemans Johan, Marsh Kevin, Greenwood Brian, Leach Amanda, Kabore William, Soulanoudjingar Solange, Asante Kwaku, Ansong Daniel, Evans Jennifer, Sacarlal Jahit, Bejon Philip, Kamthunzi Portia, Salim Nahya, Njuguna Patricia, Hamel Mary J, Otieno Walter, Gesase Samwel, Schellenberg David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/221