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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Autori principali: Jason P. Mooney, Sophia M. DonVito, Maimuna Jahateh, Haddy Bittaye, Christian Bottomley, Umberto D’Alessandro, Eleanor M. Riley
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: BMC 2022-06-01
Serie:Malaria Journal
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Accesso online:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04184-9