Higher platelet counts and platelet factors are associated with a reduction in Plasmodium falciparum parasite density in young Malian children.

Infection with Plasmodium falciparum is a major public health problem. Clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic infection to severe disease. In areas of high malaria transmission, young children bear most of the burden of severe disease and mortality [1].

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - December 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Oumar Attaher, Bruce Swihart, Lauren Dang, Gaoussou Santara, Almahamoudou Mahamar, Sekouba Keita, Adama Dembele, Bacary Soumana Diarra, Djibrilla Issiaka, Amadou Barry, Youssoufa Sidib é, Yahia T. Dicko, Seydou Traore, Fanta Koita, Ouelematou Ndiaye, Ala Source Type: research