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Review
. 2009 Jun;47(2):93-102.
doi: 10.3347/kjp.2009.47.2.93. Epub 2009 May 26.

Malaria diagnosis: a brief review

Noppadon Tangpukdee  1 , Chatnapa Duangdee, Polrat Wilairatana, Srivicha Krudsood
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Review

Malaria diagnosis: a brief review

Noppadon Tangpukdee et al. Korean J Parasitol. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

Malaria is a major cause of death in tropical and sub-tropical countries, killing each year over 1 million people globally; 90% of fatalities occur in African children. Although effective ways to manage malaria now exist, the number of malaria cases is still increasing, due to several factors. In this emergency situation, prompt and effective diagnostic methods are essential for the management and control of malaria. Traditional methods for diagnosing malaria remain problematic; therefore, new technologies have been developed and introduced to overcome the limitations. This review details the currently available diagnostic methods for malaria.

Keywords: Plasmodium; diagnosis; malaria; method.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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