False positive circumsporozoite protein ELISA: a challenge for the estimation of the entomological inoculation rate of malaria and for vector incrimination

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The entomological inoculation rate (EIR) is an important indicator in estimating malaria transmission and the impact of vector control. To assess the EIR, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the circumsporozoite p...

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Main Authors: Trung Ho Dinh, Veracx Aurélie, Roelants Patricia, Denis Leen, Van Bortel Wim, Durnez Lies, Sochantha Tho, Coosemans Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/195