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. T...
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| Формат: | Journal article |
| Язык: | English |
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2006
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