P. falciparum invasion and destruction of red blood cells modify mineral contents in serum of infected individuals and this may contribute to the disease mortality especially among children. In this study therefore, the amount of iron, Fe and magnesium, Mg, in serum of P. falciparum infected children were estimated to provide a baseline information in Abraka, a university community in Delta state, Nigeria. Twenty five P. falciparum infected children and twenty five uninfected children in apparent good health were screened and selected after obtaining informed consent from their parents. Serum Mg and Fe levels were estimated using established procedures and standard methods. Results shows that P. falciparum malarial infection significantly (p
Key words: Magnesium, Iron, P. falciparum, Abraka, Malaria
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