Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Kisangani, A Stable Malaria Transmission Area in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Noël Labama OtuliBosenge Nguma Jean-DidierMaindo Alongo Mike-AntoineKatenga Bosunga GedeonMbo Mukonkole Jean-PaulinLosimba Likwela JorisManga Okenge Jean-Pascal

Published in: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology (2020)

Congenital malaria remains a major problem in stable malaria transmission area like Kisangani, and it is grafted by major perinatal complications, particularly low birth weight and perinatal mortality. We recommend an extended study to clarify the relationship between the outcome of pregnancy and the intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine.

Keyphrases

plasmodium falciparum
low birth weight
preterm birth
risk factors
preterm infants
pregnant women
human milk
pregnancy outcomes
cardiovascular disease
combination therapy