Thick blood film examination for <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria has reduced sensitivity and underestimates parasite density

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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Main Authors: Gilbert Sarah C, Sanderson Frances, Hunt-Cooke Angela, Andrews Laura, Bejon Philip, Hill Adrian VS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/104

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