Study of complex associations between severe malaria and malnutrition in pediatric age group

Supervised administration of primaquine may enhance adherence to radical cure for P. vivax malaria in India

“… 9 P. vivax malaria is now considered as a pertinent risk factor for severe anaemia and chronic malnutrition particularly in young children of endemic areas. 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 Malaria contracted during pregnancy potentially leads to maternal anaemia, low birth weight new-borns, premature deliveries and spontaneous abortions. In view of above short and long term debilitating effects of P. vivax malaria, it is imperative that the infection is completely treated including extermination of hypnozoites.…”