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Impact of Malaria at the End of Pregnancy on Infant Mortality and Morbidity

Azucena Bardají, Betuel Sigaúque, Sergi Sanz, María Maixenchs, Jaume Ordï, John J. Aponte, Samuel Mabunda, Pedro L. Alonso, Clara Menéndez

The Journal of Infectious Diseases · 2011 · 134 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

Malaria infection at the end of pregnancy and maternal clinical malaria negatively impact survival and malaria morbidity in infancy. Effective clinical management and prevention of malaria in pregnancy may improve infant's health and survival.

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