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  • PCR as a Confirmatory Techn...
    Johnston, Stephanie P; Pieniazek, Norman J; Xayavong, Maniphet V; Slemenda, Susan B; Wilkins, Patricia P; da Silva, Alexandre J

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 03/2006, Letnik: 44, Številka: 3
    Journal Article

    We compared a nested PCR assay and microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood films for detection and identification of Plasmodium spp. in blood specimens. PCR was more sensitive than microscopy and capable of identifying malaria parasites at the species level when microscopy was equivocal.