Malaria and gravidity interact to modify maternal haemoglobin concentrations during pregnancy

Malaria and gravidity interact to modify maternal haemoglobin concentrations during pregnancy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primigravidity is one of the main risk factors for both malaria and anaemia. Since the implementation of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) in sub-Saharan Africa, the relationship between anaemia and gravidity and its evolution...

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Main Authors: Ouédraogo Smaïla, Bodeau-Livinec Florence, Briand Valérie, Huynh Bich-Tram, Koura Ghislain K, Accrombessi Manfred MK, Fievet Nadine, Massougbodji Achille, Deloron Philippe, Cot Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Anaemia
Gravidity
Malaria
Iron deficiency
Prevention
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/348

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