Placental malaria and immunity to infant measles.
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Abstract
The efficiency of transplacental transfer of measles specific antibody was assessed in relation to placental malaria. Infection at delivery was associated with a 30% decrease in expected cord measles antibody titres. Uninfected women who received anti-malarial drugs during pregnancy transmitted 30% more antibody than those who received no antimalarial drugs.
Medical subject headings
- Antibodies
- Immunity, Maternally-Acquired
- Malaria
- Measles
- Placenta Diseases
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious