Moussa Djimde, Charles Arama, Bouréma Koné, Hamadoun Diakité, Mohamed Keita, Mamadou D Samaké, Bréhima Tembely, Balla Bagayoko, Mohamed B Traoré, Japhet K Tshiongo, Hypolite M Mavoko, Alassane Dicko, Michel Vaillant, Petra F Mens, Henk Dfh Schallig, Kassoum Kayentao
BACKGROUND: In patients with severe neutropenia, infections can rapidly become serious and life-threatening. It is essential to understand whether pregnancy induces changes in neutrophil levels thereby posing an increased threat to the health of gravidae. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted in San Health District (Mali) and involved pregnant women infected or not by malaria parasites and non-pregnant healthy volunteers. Subjects were categorized as having neutropenia, normal neutrophil levels, and neutrophilia regarding their neutrophil levels...
April 30, 2024: Journal of Infection in Developing Countries