Reader technique as a source of variability in determining malaria parasite density by microscopy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate identification and quantification of malaria parasites are critical for measuring clinical trial outcomes. Positive and negative diagnosis is usually sufficient for the assessment of therapeutic outcome, but vaccine or proph...

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Main Authors: Maguire Jason D, Muth Sinuon, Wongsrichanalai Chansuda, Barcus Mazie, O'Meara Wendy, Jordan Robert G, Prescott William R, McKenzie F Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/118