The Clinical Features Of Malaria In Pregnancy
Abstract
Malaria is a global health problem affecting all age groups. Pregnant
ladies are at high risk than the non pregnant ones. Malaria always presents
with symptoms which enable us to have a high index of suspicion. Proper
history and examination are important tools in excluding diseases simulating
malaria. The common symptom of malaria is fever which usually occur during
the erythorcytic cycle.
The clinical manifestation of malaria range from completely a
symptomatic infection to a fatal severe disease.
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Vaccine. 2003 Jul 28; 21 (24): 3358-3361.
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infection on pregnancy and perinatal outcome in Zimbabwe. J.
Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2003. Nov. 1: 34(3): 289-294.
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decision-making related to the prevention of malaria during
pregnancy. Bull World Organ, 2003; 81(5): 316-323.
Maitra N, Joshi M, Hazra M, Maternal manifestations of malaria in
pregnancy; a review. Indian J. Matern Child Health. 1993; Oct. 4(4): 99-101
Published
2004-01-01
How to Cite
DAFALLAH, Saad El Naim.
The Clinical Features Of Malaria In Pregnancy.
Gezira Journal of Health Sciences, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, jan. 2004.
ISSN 1810-5386. Available at: <http://37.60.236.48/index.php/gjhs/article/view/162>. Date accessed: 03 june 2026.
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