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[Congenital malaria].

H Darie1, M Haba

  • 1Spécialiste des Hôpitaux, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.

Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Pregnant women can transmit malaria to their fetus, often silently. Severe congenital malaria necessitates chemoprophylaxis and prompt treatment during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Context:

  • Malaria in pregnancy poses risks to both mother and fetus.
  • Understanding transmission mechanisms is crucial for prevention.
  • Congenital malaria can have severe, though often silent, manifestations.

Purpose:

  • To review physiopathological hypotheses for malaria transmission from pregnant women to fetuses.
  • To discuss the obstetrical consequences of maternal malaria.
  • To highlight the importance of chemoprophylaxis and treatment in pregnant women.

Summary:

  • Malaria transmission to the fetus during pregnancy is explained by several physiopathological hypotheses.
  • While often asymptomatic due to immunological factors, severe congenital malaria occurs.

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  • Chemoprophylaxis and timely treatment are essential for managing malaria in pregnant individuals.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical guidelines for managing malaria in pregnant populations.
    • Emphasizes the need for vigilance and proactive interventions to prevent congenital malaria.
    • Contributes to reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality associated with malaria.