Comparative evaluation of a rapid diagnostic test, an antibody ELISA, and a pLDH ELISA in detecting asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia in blood donors in Buea, Cameroon

• Autores principales: Tebit Emmanuel Kwenti (Autor), Longdoh Anna Njunda (Autor), Beltine Tsamul (Autor), Shey Dickson Nsagha (Autor), Nguedia Jules-Clement Assob (Autor), Kukwah Anthony Tufon (Autor), Dilonga Henry Meriki (Autor), Enow George Orock (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background In malaria endemic areas, infected blood donors serve as a source of infection to blood recipients, which may adversely affect their prognosis. This necessitates the proper screening of blood to be used for transfusion in these areas. The purpose of this study was to determine th...