Background Periodontal disease in pregnancy is considered a risk factor for adverse birth
outcomes. Periodontal disease has a microbial etiology, however, the current state of …

Background Schistosoma haematobium, soil transmitted helminthes (STH), and malaria
lead to a double burden in pregnancy that eventually leads to poor immunity, increased …

Background Malaria in pregnancy (MIP) causes higher morbidity in primigravid compared to
multigravid women; however, the correlates and mechanisms underlying this gravidity …

Pregnancy and malaria: the perfect storm : Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Pregnancy
and malaria: the perfect storm : Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Log in or Register …

Anemia is a common malaria-associated complication in pregnant women in endemic
regions. Phosphatidylserine (PS) is exposed to the immune system during the massive …

Background The pathogenesis of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) involves accumulation of P.
falciparum-infected red blood cells (pRBCs) in the placenta, contributing to poor pregnancy …

Background Asymptomatic Plasmodium infection (API) that occurs during pregnancy
increases the risk of stillbirths, abortion, premature delivery, and low birth weight. API also …

Immune effector responses against Plasmodium falciparum include antibody-mediated
activation of innate immune cells, which can induce Fc effector functions, including antibody …

Introduction: Several malaria vaccines are under various phases of development with some
promising results. In placental malaria (PM) a deliberately anti-disease approach is …

Abstract Background Sickle cell trait (HbAS) protects against severe Plasmodium falciparum
malaria but not against placental malaria (PM). In this study, P falciparum erythrocyte …