Prevalence of congenital malaria in high-risk Ghanaian newborns: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congenital malaria is defined as malaria parasitaemia in the first week of life. The reported prevalence of congenital malaria in sub-Saharan Africa is variable (0 - 46%). Even though the clinical significance of congenital malaria p...

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Main Authors: Enweronu-Laryea Christabel C, Adjei George O, Mensah Benjamin, Duah Nancy, Quashie Neils B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/17