Malaria has no effect on birth weight in Rwanda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria has a negative effect on pregnancy outcome, causing low birth weight, premature birth and stillbirths, particularly in areas with high malaria transmission. In Rwanda, malaria transmission intensity ranges from high to nil, p...

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Main Authors: Karema Corine, Schallig Henk DFH, Mens Pètra F, Rulisa Stephen, Kaligirwa Nadine, Vyankandondera Joseph, de Vries Peter J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/194