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