Field evaluation of the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy (IPTp) in Benin: evolution of the coverage rate since its implementation

Field evaluation of the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy (IPTp) in Benin: evolution of the coverage rate since its implementation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria is an important public health problem in Africa. Pregnant women are a vulnerable population and this disease can underlie an increased risk of low-birth weight newborns (< 2500 g); these women therefore need management dur...

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Main Authors: Garcia André, Agboton-Zoumenou Marie-Agnès, d'Almeida Tania CDA, Massougbodji Achille, Briand Valérie, Imorou Yacoubou, Cottrell Gilles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/108

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