Diagnostic accuracy of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for screening malaria in peripheral and placental blood samples from pregnant women in Colombia

Diagnostic accuracy of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for screening malaria in peripheral and placental blood samples from pregnant women in Colombia

Abstract Background Pregnant women frequently show low-density Plasmodium infections that require more sensitive methods for accurate diagnosis and early treatment of malaria. This is particularly relevant in low-malaria transmission areas, where intermittent preventive treatment is not recommended....

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Main Authors: Ana María Vásquez, Lina Zuluaga, Alberto Tobón, Maritza Posada, Gabriel Vélez, Iveth J. González, Ana Campillo, Xavier Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria in pregnancy
Diagnostics
Rapid diagnostic test
Light microscopy
Loop mediated isothermal amplification
Polymerase chain reaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2403-5

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