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PCR as a Confirmatory Technique for Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We compared a nested PCR assay and microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood films for detection and identification of Plasmodium spp. in blood specimens. PCR was more sensitive than microscopy and capable of identifying malaria parasites at the species level when microscopy was equivocal.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.44.3.1087-1089.2006

Authors: Stephanie P. Johnston, Norman J. Pieniazek, Maniphet V. Xayavong, Susan B. Slemenda, Patricia P. Wilkins, Alexandre J. da Silva

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2000469896

FWCI: 7.177

Cites: 14

Cited by: 251

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