The association between malaria and iron status or supplementation in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Malaria prevention and iron supplementation are associated with improved maternal and infant outcomes. However, evidence from studies in children suggests iron may adversely modify the risk of malaria. We reviewed the evidence in pregnancy of the association between malaria and markers of iron statu...

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Main Authors: Laura Sangaré, Anna Maria van Eijk, Feiko O Ter Kuile, Judd Walson, Andy Stergachis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3925104?pdf=render