Active case detection of malaria in pregnancy using loop-mediated amplification (LAMP): a pilot outcomes study in South West Ethiopia

Active case detection of malaria in pregnancy using loop-mediated amplification (LAMP): a pilot outcomes study in South West Ethiopia

Abstract Background 125 million women are pregnant each year in malaria endemic areas and are, therefore, at risk of Malaria in Pregnancy (MiP). MiP is the direct consequence of Plasmodium infection during pregnancy. The sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum parasites in the placenta adversely affe...

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Main Authors: Guluma Tadesse, Claire Kamaliddin, Cody Doolan, Ranmalee Amarasekara, Ruth Legese, Abu Naser Mohon, James Cheaveau, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Dylan R. Pillai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Asymptomatic infections
Pregnancy
LAMP
Low birth weight
Anemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03380-9

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