BCG vaccination is associated with reduced malaria prevalence in children under the age of 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa

BCG vaccination is associated with reduced malaria prevalence in children under the age of 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa

IntroductionMalaria continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) without effective interventions. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine possesses protective non-specific effects, which extend beyond protection against tuberculosis. This study explores whether...

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Main Authors: Peter Aaby, Christine S Benn, Mike LT Berendsen, Sjors WL van Gijzel, Jeroen Smits, Quirijn de Mast, Mihai G Netea, Andre JAM van der Ven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-11-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/4/6/e001862.full

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