![]() Blood from the placentae was collected for both rapid diagnostic test and microscopic examinations. A total of 10 placentae comprising 5 controls and 5 cases were selected from 50 placentae that were collected at term (38 weeks ± 2 weeks) from the maternal delivery suit of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. To assess by stereology the histomorphology of selected placental structures in placenta malaria compared with normal placentae at term. A better understanding of the impact of malaria parasites on the placenta morphology is crucial for better management of pregnant women and their babies. ![]() Malaria during pregnancy may threaten the mother’s health and cause serious structural damage to the internal architecture of the placenta, which subsequently affects the pregnancy outcome.
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