The Impact of Plasmodium Infection on Placental Histomorphology: A Stereological Preliminary Study.

John AhenkorahPatience B Tetteh-QuarcooMercy A NuamahBethel Kwansa-BentumHanson G NuamahBismarck HottorEmmanuel KorankyeMagdalene TortoMichael NtumyFredrick K Addai

Published in: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology (2019)

This preliminary result indicates that placental malaria may cause significant increase in the syncytial knots but not foetal capillaries, intervillous spaces, or syncytial necrosis. This finding signifies early maturation of the placenta and may be crucial in understanding perinatal outcomes.

Keyphrases

plasmodium falciparum
pregnant women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
gestational age