Limitations of microscopy to differentiate Plasmodium species in a region co-endemic for Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi

BACKGROUND: In areas co-endemic for multiple Plasmodium species, correct diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and surveillance. Species misidentification by microscopy has been reported in areas co-endemic for vivax and falciparum malaria, and may be more frequent in regions where Plasmodi...

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Autores principales: Barber, Bridget E, William, Timothy, Grigg, Matthew J, Yeo, Tsin W, Anstey, Nicholas M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3544591/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23294844
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-12-8

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3544591/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23294844
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-12-8

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