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Comparison of polymerase chain reaction, microscopy, and rapid diagnostic test in malaria detection in a high burden state (Odisha) of India

Amreen Ahmad, Prahalad Soni, Lalit Kumar, Mrignendra Pal Singh, Anil Verma, Anjana Sharma, Aparup Das, Praveen K. Bharti

2021Pathogens and Global Health25 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

(18.0 %) was poor. We highlight application of PCR in malaria diagnosis and its benefits in reducing the transmission. This emphasizes the need for incorporation of molecular diagnostic approaches for effective elimination strategies.

Topics & Concepts

Gold standard (test)MalariaRapid diagnostic testPolymerase chain reactionDiagnostic testDiagnosis of malariaVivax malariaPlasmodium falciparumPredictive valuePlasmodium vivaxMedicineMicroscopyVirologyInternal medicineBiologyImmunologyPathologyVeterinary medicineGeneticsGeneMalaria Research and ControlMosquito-borne diseases and controlVector-borne infectious diseases
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