Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3952224 | International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In this study the ability to control malaria parasitemia during pregnancy was found to be predominantly age dependent, suggesting naturally acquired immunity. Furthermore, the systemic cytokine profile was found to be biased towards Th2 responses, a prerequisite for a successful pregnancy. This pattern was unaffected by maternal age, gestational age, gravidity, or parasitemia.
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Authors
E.A. Achidi, T.O. Apinjoh, V.P.K. Titanji,