Thick blood film examination for Plasmodium falciparum malaria has reduced sensitivity and underestimates parasite density
Background: Thick blood films are routinely used to diagnose Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Here, they were used to diagnose volunteers exposed to experimental malaria challenge. Methods: The frequency with which blood films were positive at given parasite densities measured by PCR were analysed. Th...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2006
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