American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Malaria in the New-born as Seen at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Review

    Yaguo-Ide Lucy Eberechukwu, Awopeju Abimbola Temitayo Oluwajenyo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: 19 May 2017
    Accepted: 26 June 2017
    Published: 09 August 2017
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    Abstract: Malaria has continued to be an endemic disease of the tropics and subtropics. Malaria in the newborn is a global public health challenge with a high mortality rate in developing countries. A descriptive retrospective study over a 5 years period (2006-2011) conducted at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Information on Socio-demograp... Show More