The impact of malaria during pregnancy on low birth weight in East-Africa: a topical review
L Bakken, PO Iversen - Malaria journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Globally, approximately 15% of all babies are born with low birth weight (< 2.5
kg) and≥ 90% of them are born in low-and middle-income countries. Malaria infection in …
kg) and≥ 90% of them are born in low-and middle-income countries. Malaria infection in …
Does the human placenta delivered at term have a microbiota? Results of cultivation, quantitative real-time PCR, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and metagenomics
Background The human placenta has been traditionally viewed as sterile, and microbial
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …
Placental malaria
Abstract Purpose of Review Placental malaria is the primary mechanism through which
malaria in pregnancy causes adverse perinatal outcomes. This review summarizes recent …
malaria in pregnancy causes adverse perinatal outcomes. This review summarizes recent …
Performance and application of commercially available loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) kits in malaria endemic and non-endemic settings
U Morris, B Aydin-Schmidt - Diagnostics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a sensitive molecular tool suitable for use
as a near point-of-care test for the diagnosis of malaria. Recent meta-analyses have detailed …
as a near point-of-care test for the diagnosis of malaria. Recent meta-analyses have detailed …
In silico modeling revealed phytomolecules derived from Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) leaf extract as promising candidates for malaria therapy
IO Evbuomwan, OO Alejolowo, TC Elebiyo… - Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The emergence of varying levels of resistance to currently available antimalarial drugs
significantly threatens global health. This factor heightens the urgency to explore bioactive …
significantly threatens global health. This factor heightens the urgency to explore bioactive …
Malaria in pregnancy shapes the development of foetal and infant immunity
WE Harrington, A Kakuru… - Parasite immunology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Malaria, particularly Plasmodium falciparum, continues to disproportionately affect pregnant
women. In addition to the profoundly deleterious impact of maternal malaria on the health of …
women. In addition to the profoundly deleterious impact of maternal malaria on the health of …
Factors associated with sub-microscopic placental malaria and its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes among HIV-negative women in Dar es Salaam …
AV Kalinjuma, AM Darling, FM Mugusi, AI Abioye… - BMC Infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Background Malaria infection during pregnancy has negative health consequences for both
mothers and offspring. Sub-microscopic malaria infection during pregnancy is common in …
mothers and offspring. Sub-microscopic malaria infection during pregnancy is common in …
The impact of gravidity, symptomatology and timing of infection on placental malaria
EE Tran, ML Cheeks, A Kakuru, MK Muhindo… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Placental malaria is associated with increased risk of adverse perinatal
outcomes. While primigravidity has been reported as a risk factor for placental malaria, little …
outcomes. While primigravidity has been reported as a risk factor for placental malaria, little …
The immune response to malaria in utero
ME Feeney - Immunological reviews, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Malaria causes tremendous early childhood morbidity and mortality, providing an urgent
impetus for the development of a vaccine that is effective in neonates. However, the infant …
impetus for the development of a vaccine that is effective in neonates. However, the infant …
Evaluation of the usefulness of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in a context with increased resistance of …
NK Kayiba, DM Yobi, VRK Tchakounang… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Increasing resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to sulfadoxine-
pyrimethamine (SP) threatens its usefulness for intermittent preventive treatment in …
pyrimethamine (SP) threatens its usefulness for intermittent preventive treatment in …