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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主要な著者: Bejon, P, Andrews, L, Hunt-Cooke, A, Sanderson, F, Gilbert, S, Hill, A
フォーマット: Journal article
言語:English
出版事項: BioMed Central 2006
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