An integrated lab-on-chip for rapid identification and simultaneous differentiation of tropical pathogens.

• Main Authors: Jeslin J L Tan (Author), Monica Capozzoli (Author), Mitsuharu Sato (Author), Wanitda Watthanaworawit (Author), Clare L Ling (Author), Marjorie Mauduit (Author), Benoît Malleret (Author), Anne-Charlotte Grüner (Author), Rosemary Tan (Author), François H Nosten (Author), Georges Snounou (Author), Laurent Rénia (Author), Lisa F P Ng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Tropical pathogens often cause febrile illnesses in humans and are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. The similarities in clinical symptoms provoked by these pathogens make diagnosis difficult. Thus, early, rapid and accurate diagnosis will be crucial in patient management and in...