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Pregnancy-associated malaria : ウィキペディア英語版 | Pregnancy-associated malaria Pregnancy-associated malaria (PAM) or placental malaria is a presentation of the common illness that is particularly life-threatening to both mother and developing fetus. PAM is caused primarily by infection with ''Plasmodium falciparum'',〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/about/biology/parasites.html )〕 the most dangerous of the four species of malaria-causing parasites that infect humans. During pregnancy, a woman faces a much higher risk of contracting malaria and of associated complications.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://who.int/features/2003/04b/en/ )〕 Prevention and treatment of malaria are essential components of prenatal care in areas where the parasite is endemic. While the average adult citizen of an endemic region possesses some immunity to the parasite, pregnancy causes complications that leave the woman and fetus extremely vulnerable.〔 The parasite interferes with transmission of vital substances through the fetal placenta,〔 often resulting in stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, or dangerously low birth weight.〔 The tragedy of malaria in developing countries receives abundant attention from the international health community, but until recently PAM and its unique complications were not adequately addressed.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.rollbackmalaria.org/cmc_upload/0/000/015/369/RBMInfosheet_4.htm )〕 ==Signs and Symptoms== Women experiencing PAM may exhibit normal symptoms of malaria, but may also be asymptomatic or present with more mild symptoms, including a lack of the characteristic fever. This may prevent a woman from seeking treatment despite the danger to herself and her unborn child.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/malaria_worldwide/cdc_activities/activreg.html )〕
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