Impact of Plasmodium falciparum infection on haematological parameters in children living in Western Kenya

N Maina, Robert; S. Walsh, Douglas; Gaddy, Charla; Hongo, Gordon; Waitumbi, John; Otieno, Lucas; Jones, David; Ogutu, Bernhards

doi:10.1186/1475-2875-9-s3-s4

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Impact of Plasmodium falciparum infection on haematological parameters in children living in Western Kenya

Published in Malaria Journal • Dec 1, 2010

Authors:

Robert N Maina

Douglas S. Walsh

Charla Gaddy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Malaria is the commonest cause of childhood morbidity in Western Kenya with varied haematological consequences. The t study sought to elucidate the haematological changes in children infected with malaria and their impact on improved diagnosis and therapy of childhood malaria. METHODS: H...

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Malaria

Plasmodium falciparum

Medicine

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