Considerations on the use of nucleic acid-based amplification for malaria parasite detection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nucleic acid amplification provides the most sensitive and accurate method to detect and identify pathogens. This is primarily useful for epidemiological investigations of malaria because the infections, often with two or more <it...

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Main Authors: Leimanis Mara, Price Ric N, Zwang Julien, Barends Marion, Suwanarusk Rossarin, Proux Stéphane, Kiricharoen Lily, Laochan Natthapon, Russell Bruce, Nosten François, Snounou Georges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/323