Comparison of three molecular methods for the detection and speciation of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum.
BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium spp. is essential for the rational treatment of malaria. Despite its many disadvantages, microscopic examination of blood smears remains the current "gold standard" for malaria detection and speciation. PCR assays offer an alternative to micros...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2007
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