Abstract
Objectives : The question of interaction between endemic malaria infection and nutritional status of the host is always controversial and their relationship remains difficult to establish. Furthermore, the nutritional requirements of the host include some trace elements that are also essential for malaria parasite. The aim of this work was to assess serum titers of iron, manganese and Cu/Zn ratio, an indicator of oxidative stress during Falciparum malaria among ivorian patients. Design & Methods: The study was conducted between January and June 2013 among 61 malaria infected subjects and 57 uninfected controls aged 8months to 45years. These were previously evaluated about their dietary habits during diagnosis by thick and thin blood smear. For each patient, serum titres of Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry followed by determination of Cu/Zn ratio which is an
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