Dry season prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic gambian children, with a comparative evaluation of diagnostic methods
Abstract Background Subclinical infection with Plasmodium falciparum remains highly prevalent, yet diagnosing these often low-density infections remains a challenge. Infections can be subpatent, falling below the limit of detection for conventional thick-film microscopy and rapid diagnostic testing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04184-9 |