๐Ÿงก 1.6: High Risk Groups of Severe Malaria Flashcards

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Infants & Children Under 5yrs

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immature immune systems, unable to fight off pathogen

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Immunosuppressed

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certain disorders, medications and infections lower immunity

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Pregnant & Post-Partum

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pregnancy modifies immune system and lowers bodyโ€™s resistance

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Travelers

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little or no resistance to plasmodium parasite

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