Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?

Unclear association between levels of Plasmodium falciparum lactate dehydrogenase (PfLDH) in saliva of malaria patients and blood parasitaemia: diagnostic implications?

Abstract Background The use of saliva in diagnosis of infectious diseases is an attractive alternative to procedures that involve blood drawing. It promises to reduce risks associated with accidental needle pricks and improve patient compliance particularly in malaria survey and drug efficacy studie...

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Main Authors: Eva A. Nambati, William C. Kiarie, Francis Kimani, James H. Kimotho, Maureen S. Otinga, Edwin Too, Stephen Kaniaru, Janice Limson, Wallace Bulimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Non-invasive malaria diagnosis
Saliva
PfLDH
Parasitaemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2151-y

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