A novel method for extracting nucleic acids from dried blood spots for ultrasensitive detection of low-density Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections

A novel method for extracting nucleic acids from dried blood spots for ultrasensitive detection of low-density Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections

Abstract Background Greater Mekong Subregion countries are committed to eliminating Plasmodium falciparum malaria by 2025. Current elimination interventions target infections at parasite densities that can be detected by standard microscopy or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). More sensitive detection...

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Main Authors: Kayvan Zainabadi, Matthew Adams, Zay Yar Han, Hnin Wai Lwin, Kay Thwe Han, Amed Ouattara, Si Thura, Christopher V. Plowe, Myaing M. Nyunt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Malaria elimination
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium vivax
Ultrasensitive PCR
Limits of detection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2025-3

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