A real-time, quantitative PCR method using hydrolysis probes for the monitoring of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>load in experimentally infected human volunteers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The accurate quantification of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>parasite numbers by PCR is an important tool for monitoring growth kinetics in subjects infected and subsequently treated with anti-malarial agents.</p>...

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Main Authors: Trenholme Katharine, Nissen Michael D, Whiley David M, Bialasiewicz Seweryn, Peatey Chris, Tozer Sarah J, Rockett Rebecca J, Mc Carthy James S, Sloots Theo P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/48