Neonatal malaria

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Overview

Although malaria is still common in endemic regions, Neonatal Malaria remains very rare in both endemic as well non- endemic regions.

Pathophysiology

The vertical transmission of malarial parasites mostly occurs at time of delivery.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Malaria is still responsible for a significant burden of disease, estimated to cause more than 300,000 fetal and infant deaths and 2,500 deaths of pregnant women worldwide annually.[1]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Malaria during pregnancy can result in premature labour, Intrauterine Growth Retardation, high perinatal mortality, anaemia, miscarriage, and low birth weight.

References

  1. Oróstegui-Pinilla D, Rodríguez-Morales AJ (2011). "Neonatal Plasmodium vivax malaria". Trop Biomed. 28 (2): 339–42. PMID 22041754. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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