Malaria in Pregnancy — Good News, Bad News, and Opportunity

Fischer, Philip R. MD, DTM&H

Dr. Fischer is Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Dr. Fischer reports no financial relationships relevant to this field of study.

Infectious Disease Alert 35(3):p 33-34, December 2015.

SYNOPSIS:

With waning natural immunity against malaria, women face increased adverse consequences of malaria infection during pregnancy. As malaria is being conquered, good clinical care of vulnerable individuals is still essential.

SOURCE:

Mayor A, Bardaji A, Macete E, et al. Changing trends in P. falciparum burden, immunity, and disease in pregnancy. N Engl J Med 2015;373:1607-1617.