Preexisting anemia may make malaria worse, research finds

by Tyrel Linkhorn, University of Toledo edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Pre-existing anemia promotes the expansion of reticulocytes, which contribute to increased parasitemia. Targeted depletion of CD71+ reticulocytes mitigated disease severity. New research from The University of Toledo suggests that individuals with anemia may have a significantly higher risk of developing severe complications if they contract […]

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