Thick blood film examination for <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria has reduced sensitivity and underestimates parasite density
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thick blood films are routinely used to diagnose <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria. Here, they were used to diagnose volunteers exposed to experimental malaria challenge.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/104 |