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Open Access | Malaria Prevention with IPTp during Pregnancy Reduces Neonatal Mortality

Submitted by Inga on March 12, 2010 - 15:32
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Clara Menéndez, Azucena Bardají, Betuel Sigauque, Sergi Sanz, John J. Aponte, Samuel Mabunda, Pedro L. Alonso
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PLoS ONE 5(2): e9438
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In the global context of a reduction of under-five mortality, neonatal mortality is an increasingly relevant component of this mortality. Malaria in pregnancy may affect neonatal survival, though no strong evidence exists to support this association.

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