Comparison of PCR and microscopy for the detection of asymptomatic malaria in a <it>Plasmodium falciparum/vivax </it>endemic area in Thailand

Comparison of PCR and microscopy for the detection of asymptomatic malaria in a <it>Plasmodium falciparum/vivax </it>endemic area in Thailand

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>The main objective of this study was to compare the performance of nested PCR with expert microscopy as a means of detecting <it>Plasmodium </it>parasites during active malaria surveillance in western Thailand.</p> &...

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Main Authors: Miller Robert, Zollner Gabriela, Rachapaew Nattawan, Kengluecha Ampornpan, Tippayachai Bousaraporn, Maneechai Nongnuj, Promstaporm Sommai, Sattabongkot Jetsumon, Coleman Russell E, Vaughan Jefferson A, Thimasarn Krongtong, Khuntirat Benjawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/121

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