Introduction

Malaria is an important cause of morbidity and mortality for the pregnant woman, the foetus and the newborn. The effects of malaria in pregnancy are related to the malaria endemicity, with abortion more common in areas of low endemicity and intrauterine growth retardation more common in areas of high endemicity. Hence, early diagnosis and effective case management of malaria illness in pregnant women is crucial in preventing the progression of uncomplicated malaria to severe disease and death.

Uncomplicated Malaria In Pregnancy

In high-transmission areas (moderate to high immunity); malaria is usually asymptomatic in pregnancy or is associated with only mild, non-specific symptoms.

Pharmacological Treatment

First trimester of pregnancy

Quinine tablets 10mg/kg 8 hourly

Second and third trimester of pregnancy

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy artemether-umefantrine is the drug of choice

Updated on, 30.10.2020

References

1. STG page number 10-12

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