Estimating malaria parasite density: assumed white blood cell count of 10,000/μl of blood is appropriate measure in Central Ghana

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>White blood cells count (WBCc) is a bedrock in the estimation of malaria parasite density in malaria field trials, interventions and patient management. White blood cells are indirectly and relatively used in microscopy to estimate t...

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Main Authors: Adu-Gyasi Dennis, Adams Mohammed, Amoako Sabastina, Mahama Emmanuel, Nsoh Maxwell, Amenga-Etego Seeba, Baiden Frank, Asante Kwaku, Newton Sam, Owusu-Agyei Seth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/238