The quantity of drug transferred in breast milk is not enough to provide protection against malaria for the infant. (cdc.gov)
However, it is only now that they have been shown to be involved in protection against malaria. (sciencedaily.com)
However, studies have suggested that iron deficiency anemia may offer protection against malaria infection and that the provision of iron may increase malaria morbidity and mortality,» according to background information in the article. (sciencedaily.com)