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Sub-microscopic infections and long-term recrudescence of Plasmodium falciparum in Mozambican pregnant women.
Malaria journal - 9 Jan 2009
Mayor Alfredo, Serra-Casas Elisa, Bardají Azucena, Sanz Sergi, Puyol Laura, Cisteró Pau, Sigauque Betuel, Mandomando Inacio, Aponte John J, Alonso Pedro L, Menéndez Clara
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BACKGROUND: Control of malaria in pregnancy remains a public health challenge. Improvements in its correct diagnosis and the adequacy of protocols to evaluate anti-malarial drug efficacy in pregnancy, are essential to achieve this goal. METHODS: The presence of Plasmodium falciparum was assessed by real-time (RT) PCR in 284 blood samples from pregnant women with clinical complaints suggestive of malaria,...
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