Placental Malaria histological features and the burden of congenital malaria among HIV/ Malaria Co - infected Mothers in Benin City, Edo State

Background: It is well documented that sub Saharan Africa bears the highest burden of both malaria and HIV. Co infection with both diseases is also well documented. Malaria parasites infecting the placenta lead to inflammation, intervillous fibrin deposition and infarction. This pathologic effect of...

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Published in:	Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
Main Authors:	Eki - udoko E Fidelis, Sadoh Ayebo Ayebo, Ibadin O Micheal, Omoigberale I Augustine
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2021-03-01
Subjects:	placental malaria histology; hiv; congenital malaria; hiv/malaria co infected mothers; benin city; nigeria
Online Access:	https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/19