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A Rapid Concentration And Identification Technique For Human Malaria Infections Using A Mouse Model, Donald D. Barton
A Rapid Concentration And Identification Technique For Human Malaria Infections Using A Mouse Model, Donald D. Barton
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Red blood cells infected with malaria parasites experience a change in density making them lighter (less dense). This paper reports a new, rapid diagnostic technique using this change in density in the infected red blood cell. It is not only easy to use, but it is also compatible with the technological conditions found where the malaria problem is most acute - in many developing countries of the world. A small sample of blood drawn from a simple finger stick can be concentrated and examined microscopically for malaria parasites within 10 minutes. The thick film slide preparation, presently used, takes a …