Malaria-exposed neonates had similar neurological functioning relative to unexposed neonates, with differences confined to the reflexes subdomain, suggesting potential underlying neurological immaturity or injury. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine the significance of malaria in pregnancy on long-term neurological outcomes.
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