India, April 12 -- Pregnant women are more at risk of malaria than others. Pregnancy can weaken the immune system and can lead to malaria-infected blood cells getting stuck on the placenta. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Tushar Tayal, consultant, internal medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Malaria during pregnancy can cause severe anemia (low blood count), making both the mother and baby weaker. Babies are more likely to be born too small or too early, and in serious cases, the baby may not survive. Even women with some immunity to malaria might not feel sick, but the infection can silently build up in the placenta and harm the baby." Also read | World Malaria Day 2024: Avoid these factors that increase malaria risk

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