Asymptomatic Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic in Osogbo, Nigeria
Razaq A. Akindele,
Ifeoluwa A. Adeagbo,
Emmanuel U. Igbe
et al.
Abstract:Background: Pregnant women are in danger from malaria infection during pregnancy, which is a serious public health issue. A key obstacle to eradicating malaria is the reservoir host for the parasite, and is also regarded as one of the main obstacles to eliminating malaria. This study assessed the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted between July an… Show more
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