Abstract
Effect of Telfaira occidentalis Leaf Extract on Packed Cell Volume in Rats with Malaria-induced Anaemia
Highlights
Malaria has remained a major public health challenge worldwide especially in the tropical parts of Africa.[1,2] It is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium species and is characterized by fever, headache, sweating, anaemia, occasional seizures, and other related symptoms.[3]
This study addresses the haemolytic anaemia induced by malaria
This study aims at evaluating the effect of T. occidentalis aqueous leaf extract on packed cell volume (PCV) in rats with malaria-induced anaemia and the effect of varying dosage of the extract on the PCV
Summary
Malaria has remained a major public health challenge worldwide especially in the tropical parts of Africa.[1,2] It is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium species and is characterized by fever, headache, sweating, anaemia, occasional seizures, and other related symptoms.[3]. Its symptoms may include pale skin, fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, frequent headache and others.[6]
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