Comparison of diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of the four sympatric <it>Plasmodium </it>species in field samples from Papua New Guinea

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate diagnosis of <it>Plasmodium </it>infections is essential for malaria morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light microscopy (LM) for malaria diagnosis, its limited sensi...

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Main Authors: Zimmerman Peter A, Iga Jonah, Barnadas Céline, Betuela Inoni, Mueller Dania, Rosanas-Urgell Anna, del Portillo Hernando A, Siba Peter, Mueller Ivo, Felger Ingrid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/361