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Asymptomatic Plasmodium Infections in Children in Low Malaria Transmission Setting, Southwestern Uganda | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Asymptomatic Plasmodium Infections in Children in Low Malaria Transmission Setting, Southwestern Uganda

Roh ME, Oyet C, Orikiriza P, Wade M, Kiwanuka G, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Parikh S, Boum Y II
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Abstract
A survey of asymptomatic children in Uganda showed Plasmodium malariae and P. falciparum parasites in 45% and 55% of microscopy-positive samples, respectively. Although 36% of microscopy-positive samples were negative by rapid diagnostic test, 75% showed P. malariae or P. ovale parasites by PCR, indicating that routine diagnostic testing misses many non–P. falciparum malarial infections.

Countries

Uganda

Subject Area

malariavector borne diseases

Languages

English
DOI
10.3201/eid2208.160619
Published Date
01 Aug 2016
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 22
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