Is flow cytometry better in counting malaria pigment-containing leukocytes compared to microscopy?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Detection of malaria pigment (or haemozoin; Hz)-containing leukocytes may have prognostic relevance in malaria; however, studies reported conflicting results, with microscopic counts suggestive of being inaccurate and imprecise.</...

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Main Authors: Längin Matthias, Frita Rosangela, Hänscheid Thomas, Kremsner Peter G, Grobusch Martin P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/255