Malaria in the Post-Partum Period; a Prospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Machteld E. Boel, Marcus J. Rijken, Tjalling Leenstra, Aung Pyae Phyo, Mupawjay Pimanpanarak, Naw Lily Keereecharoen, Stephane Proux, Natthapon Laochan, Mallika Imwong, Pratap Singhasivanon, Nicholas J. White, Rose McGready, François H. Nosten
• Other Authors: Shoklo Malaria Research Unit
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/31054
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Several studies have shown a prolonged or increased susceptibility to malaria in the post-partum period. A matched cohort study was conducted to evaluate prospectively the susceptibility to malaria of post-partum women in an area where P.falciparum and P.vivax are prevalent. Methods: In...