Falciparum malaria in children.
Newton CR.
Recent reports have substantiated claims that the clinical spectrum of falciparum malaria is different in African children as compared with nonimmune adults. The SPf66 vaccine has been tried in African children with varying success, but only insecticide-treated bed nets have reduced the mortality. Developments in ancillary treatment may reduce the morbidity and mortality of severe falciparum malaria.