Decrease of microscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection prevalence during pregnancy following IPTp-SP implementation in urban cities of Gabon

Conclusions Microscopic P. falciparum prevalence during pregnancy significantly declined between 2005 and 2011, following IPTp-SP implementation in Gabon. Young women and paucigravidae remain the most susceptible to malaria and associated outcomes.

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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 28, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Bouyou-Akotet, M. K., Mawili-Mboumba, D. P., Kendjo, E., Moutandou Chiesa, S., Tshibola Mbuyi, M. L., Tsoumbou-Bakana, G., Zong, J., Ambounda, N., Kombila, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research