Question

Literature review on malaria in pregnancy and interventions

Answer 1

Literature review on maleria in pregnancy-

Pregnant women are more likely than nonpregnant women to become infected with malaria and to have severe infection. The effects of malaria during pregnancy include spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, low birth weight, stillbirth, congenital infection, and maternal death. Malaria is caused by the four species of the protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, which is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheline mosquito, congenitally, or through exposure to infected blood products.

Interventions to prevent maleria:-

1. Intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp)
2. Vector control including use of ITNs
3. Case management of malaria illness and anemia

1. Intermittent Preventive Treatment -
The WHO recommends that jall pregnant women in areas of stable
malaria transmission should receive at least two doses of intermittent
preventive treatment (IPT) after quickening.

2. Vector Control -
Vector control aims to reduce illness and death associated with malaria by
preventing human-vector contact, thus decreasing the levels of
transmission. The WHO recommends ja systematic approach to vector
control based on evidence and knowledge of the local situation.

3. Case Management for Malaria Illness and Anemia -
Appropriate case management should be available to all women with
malaria. In endemic areas, ANC services should include screening for
signs and symptoms of malaria and anemia and prompt diagnosis and
treatment.