A simple polystyrene microfluidic device for sensitive and accurate SERS-based detection of infection by malaria parasites
Maria João Oliveira, Soraia M. Caetano, Ana Dalot, Filipe Sabino, Tomás Calmeiro, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins, Eulália Pereira, Miguel Prudêncio, Hugh J. Byrne, Ricardo Franco, Hugo Águas
Abstract
detection methods, including increased reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity. Furthermore, our system can be easily adapted for detection of other pathogens and has excellent properties for early diagnosis of infectious diseases, a decisive step towards lowering their high burden on healthcare systems worldwide.
Topics & Concepts
Plasmodium falciparumMalariaMicrofluidicsImmunoassayPolystyreneMalaria vaccineVirologyNanotechnologyBiologyChemistryMaterials scienceImmunologyAntibodyPolymerOrganic chemistryMosquito-borne diseases and controlBiosensors and Analytical DetectionMalaria Research and Control