Development, validation and evaluation of a rapid PCR-nucleic acid lateral flow immuno-assay for the detection of Plasmodium and the differentiation between Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.

BACKGROUND: Molecular tools are very sensitive and specific and could be an alternative for the diagnosis of malaria. The complexity and need for expensive equipment may hamper implementation and, therefore, simplifications to current protocols are warranted. METHODS: A PCR detecting the different P...

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Main Authors: Mens, P, Moers, A, de Bes, L, Flint, J, Sak, JR, Keereecharoen, L, van Overmeir, C, Verweij, J, Hallett, R, Wihokhoen, B, Proux, S, Schallig, H, van Amerongen, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2012