PCR detection of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>in human urine and saliva samples

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current detection or screening for malaria infection necessitates drawing blood by fingerprick or venipuncture, which poses risks and limitations for repeated measurement. This study presents PCR detection of <it>Plasmodium fal...

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Main Authors: Thuma Philip E, Shiff Clive J, Simoloka Christopher, Mharakurwa Sungano, Sullivan David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/103