The sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum–infected red blood cells (irbcs) in the
microvasculature of organs is associated with severe disease; correspondingly, the …

The deadliest form of human malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium
falciparum affecting millions worldwide every year. P. falciparum virulence is attributed to its …

Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major public health problem in
endemic areasof sub-Saharan Africa and has important consequences on birth outcome …

Objective. To estimate the effect of the severity of maternal anaemia on various perinatal
outcomes. Design. A cross-sectional study. Setting. Labour Ward, Muhimbili National …

Parasitic diseases, such as sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and malaria, remain a major
cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but particularly in tropical, developing countries …

Malaria is one of the most serious infectious diseases with most of the severe disease
caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Naturally acquired immunity develops over time after …

Malaria is one of the most common and preventable causes of adverse birth outcomes. In
Africa, important progress has been made in the past decade with the introduction of a …

Plasmodium falciparum imposes an enormous burden upon the developing world, with 300
to 500 million cases and 1 to 2 million deaths per year (94). Despite extensive research …

All malaria infections are harmful to both the pregnant mother and the developing fetus. One
in ten maternal deaths in malaria endemic countries are estimated to result from …

Background During pregnancy, malaria infection with Plasmodium falciparum or
Plasmodium vivax is related to adverse maternal health and poor birth outcomes. Diagnosis …