Full blood count and haemozoin-containing leukocytes in children with malaria: diagnostic value and association with disease severity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diligent and correct laboratory diagnosis and up-front identification of risk factors for progression to severe disease are the basis for optimal management of malaria.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Febrile children p...

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Main Authors: Lell Bertrand, Längin Matthias, Hänscheid Thomas, Pötschke Marc, Oyakhirome Sunny, Kremsner Peter G, Grobusch Martin P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/109