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Performance of a Histidine-Rich Protein 2 Rapid Diagnostic Test, Paracheck Pf(R), for Detection of Malaria Infections in Ugandan Pregnant Women

Dhorda M, Piola P, Nyehangane D, Tumwebaze B, Nalusaji A,  et al.
2012-01-01 • PLOS One
2012-01-01 • PLOS One
Abstract. Improved laboratory diagnosis is critical to reduce the burden of malaria in pregnancy. Peripheral blood smears appear less sensitive than Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich ...
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Artemether-lumefantrine to treat malaria in pregnancy is associated with reduced placental haemozoin deposition compared to quinine in a randomized controlled trial

Muehlenbachs A, Nabasumba C, McGready R, Turyakira E, Tumwebaze B,  et al.
2012-05-03 • Malaria Journal
2012-05-03 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Data on efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) to treat Plasmodium falciparum during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa is scarce. A recent open label, rando...
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Impact of malaria during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes in a Ugandan prospective cohort with intensive malaria screening and prompt treatment

De Beaudrap P, Turyakira E, White LJ, Nabasumba C, Tumwebaze B,  et al.
2013-04-24 • Malaria Journal
2013-04-24 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major public health problem in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa and has important consequences on birth outcome. Because MiP is a comple...
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Timing of malaria in pregnancy and impact on infant growth and morbidity: A cohort study in Uganda

De Beaudrap P, Turyakira E, Nabasumba C, Tumwebaze B, Piola P,  et al.
2016-02-16 • Malaria Journal
2016-02-16 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major cause of fetal growth restriction and low birth weight in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding of the impact of MiP on ...