The relationship between the haemoglobin concentration and the haematocrit in <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria is a very important cause of anaemia in tropical countries. Anaemia is assessed either by measurement of the haematocrit or the haemoglobin concentration. For comparisons across studies, it is often necessary to derive one me...

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Main Authors: Newton Paul, Mayxay Mayfong, Guthmann Jean-Paul, Dorsey Grant, de Vries Peter J, Day Nicholas PJ, D'Alessandro Umberto, Binh Tran, Ashley Elizabeth, Barnes Karen, Anstey Nicholas, Stepniewska Kasia, Lee Sue J, Nosten Francois, Olliaro Piero, Osario Lyda, Pinoges Loretxu, Price Ric, Rowland Mark, Smithuis Frank, Taylor Robert, White Nicholas J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/149