The protective immune response and disease outcome are known to be counterbalanced by regulatory T cells. The role of naturally occurring regulatory cells CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ in malaria infection remains debatable. ICOS molecule has been demonstrated to play a role in the growth and function of regulatory T cells and helps T regulatory cells to produce more…
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Background: Malaria is a major public health problem in India, and it has emerged as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Rapid detection of malarial parasites can ensure timely and efficient management of clinical cases and disease control. In India, the most commonly used method for diagnosing malaria is peripheral smear microscopy. The purpose…
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Transfusional malaria is an accidental transmission of Plasmodium via a blood transfusion. Its magnitude is underestimated and very little data on the assessment of this risk are available in Niger. However, the blood requirement for sickle cell anemia and children suffering from severe malaria with anemia is very important. Objective: This study aimed to determine…
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