| Autor: |
Adama Zida, Cheikna Zongo, Marcel Patindoilba Sawadogp, Aly Savadogo, Thierry Guiguemde, Sawadogo Haffsatou, Lassana Sangaré, Robert T. Guiguememde, Yves Traoré, Ibrahim Sangaré, Rasmata Ouédraogo-Traoré, Issiaka Soulama |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| DOI: |
10.21203/rs.3.rs-596531/v1 |
| Popis: |
Background: Malaria is known to have a negative impact on pregnant women and their foetuses. This infection during pregnancy represents a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factor of Plasmodium falciparum in pregnant women the city of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2019 to March 2020 in four health districts within Ouagadougou, capital city. Samples were collected from the placenta from 531 women after delivered Plasmodium falciparum then by PCR. Results: The prevalence placental malaria with of Plasmodium falciparum was estimated at 7.53%. The status of unemployment and/ or the status of residence around the city of Ouagadougou represent risk of malaria infection.Conclusion: Malaria in pregnancy is responsible for several complications so emphasis should be placed on communication about malaria control in pregnancy and, the behavior of pregnant women and health workers as well. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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