Evaluation of the utility value of three diagnostic methods in the detection of malaria parasites in endemic area

Evaluation of the utility value of three diagnostic methods in the detection of malaria parasites in endemic area

Abstract Background Malaria is a debilitating disease with high morbidity and mortality in Africa, commonly caused by different species of the genus Plasmodium in humans. Misdiagnosis is a major challenge in endemic areas because of other disease complications and technical expertise of the medical...

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Main Authors: Uchenna Iyioku Ugah, Moses Nnaemeka Alo, Jacob Oluwabusuyi Owolabi, Oluchi DivineGift Okata-Nwali, Ifeoma Mercy Ekejindu, Nancy Ibeh, Michael Okpara Elom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
RDT
Microscopy
Diagnosis
PCR
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1838-4

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