๐งก 1.6: High Risk Groups of Severe Malaria Flashcards
1
Q
Infants & Children Under 5yrs
A
immature immune systems, unable to fight off pathogen
2
Q
Immunosuppressed
A
certain disorders, medications and infections lower immunity
3
Q
Pregnant & Post-Partum
A
pregnancy modifies immune system and lowers bodyโs resistance
4
Q
Travelers
A
little or no resistance to plasmodium parasite