Dynamics of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte carriage in pregnant women under intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine –pyrimethamine in Benin

In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, in particular in children and pregnant women. During pregnancy, Plasmodium falciparum infected red blood cells expressing VAR2CSA are se...

Source: Malaria Journal - October 11, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sayeh Jafari-Guemouri, Jamila Dhiab, Achille Massougbodji, Philippe Deloron and Ndam N. Tuikue Tags: Research Source Type: research