Persistence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites in infected pregnant Mozambican women after delivery.

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Published in Infect Immun on November 01, 2010

Authors

Elisa Serra-Casas1, Clara Menéndez, Carlota Dobaño, Azucena Bardají, Llorenç Quintó, Llorençc Quintó, Jaume Ordi, Betuel Sigauque, Pau Cisteró, Inacio Mandomando, Pedro L Alonso, Alfredo Mayor

Author Affiliations

1: Barcelona Centre for International Health Research, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Rosselló 132, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.

Associated clinical trials:

IPTp Plus ITNs for Malaria Control in Pregnant Women | NCT00209781

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