Effect of malaria on placental volume measured using three-dimensional ultrasound: a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The presence of malaria parasites and histopathological changes in the placenta are associated with a reduction in birth weight, principally due to intrauterine growth restriction. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility...

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Main Authors: Rijken Marcus J, Moroski William E, Kiricharoen Suporn, Karunkonkowit Noaeni, Stevenson Gordon, Ohuma Eric O, Noble J Alison, Kennedy Stephen H, McGready Rose, Papageorghiou Aris T, Nosten François H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/5