Filter paper collection of <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> mRNA for detecting low-density gametocytes

Filter paper collection of <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> mRNA for detecting low-density gametocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate sampling of sub-microscopic gametocytes is necessary for epidemiological studies to identify the infectious reservoir of <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>. Detection of gametocyte mRNA achieves sensitive detection,...

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Main Authors: Jones Sophie, Sutherland Colin J, Hermsen Cornelus, Arens Theo, Teelen Karina, Hallett Rachel, Corran Patrick, van der Vegte-Bolmer Marga, Sauerwein Robert, Drakeley Chris J, Bousema Teun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Quantitative nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (QT-NASBA)
Sub-microscopic
Gametocyte
Detection
Elimination
Transmission
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/266

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