Publications by authors named "Mary G Slaughter"
J Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Children with severe malarial anemia (SMA) have low in-hospital mortality but face high risks of readmission or death after discharge, potentially due to factors impacting blood production and vascular health.
- A study of 145 children in Kampala, Uganda, showed that higher plasma levels of platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) upon admission were linked to a significantly lower risk of readmission or death within 12 months.
- The findings suggest that these angiogenesis-promoting factors may help reduce the likelihood of severe malaria recurrences in these children.
