A novel, single-amplification PCR targeting mitochondrial genome highly sensitive and specific in diagnosing malaria among returned travellers in Bergen, Norway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nested PCR is a commonly used technique in diagnosis of malaria owing to its high sensitivity and specificity. However, it is time-consuming, open to considerable risk of contamination and has low cost-efficiency. Using amplification...

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Main Authors: Haanshuus Christel G, Mohn Stein C, Mørch Kristine, Langeland Nina, Blomberg Bjørn, Hanevik Kurt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
PCR
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/26