Using rapid diagnostic tests as source of malaria parasite DNA for molecular analyses in the era of declining malaria prevalence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria prevalence has recently declined markedly in many parts of Tanzania and other sub-Saharan African countries due to scaling-up of control interventions including more efficient treatment regimens (e.g. artemisinin-based combin...

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Main Authors: Lemnge Martha M, Bygbjerg Ib C, Vestergaard Lasse S, Persson Ola, Nyagonde Nyagonde, Madebe Rashid A, Lwitiho Sudi, Ishengoma Deus S, Alifrangis Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/6