title: Malaria in Pregnancy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Malaria in pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and increased infant mortality.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study included 416 pregnant women reporting with fever and the impact of malaria on pregnancy was assessed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The study revealed that the protozoal infection affects second trimester more commonly. It increases the chances of abortions, intrapartum foetal distress and meconium stained amniotic fluid.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Malaria is an important cause of feto-maternal morbidity during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Graded Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) INHS Asvini, Colaba, Mumbai.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.affiliation: Graded Specialist (Pathology), INHS Sanjeevani C/o Navy Office, Cochin.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Manu
keywords: Malaria in pregnancy; Plasmodium