Molecular markers for detection and differentiation of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in human blood samples by pyrosequencing
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A Multi-detection Assay for Malaria Transmitting Mosquitoes
Published on: February 28, 2015
Viraphong Lulitanond1, Pewpan M Intapan, Chairat Tantrawatpan
1Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|February 4, 2012
Abstract:
PCR amplification coupled with pyrosequencing was used to measure molecular markers that could be used to detect and differentiate Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in human blood samples. The detection rates were in agreement with the results of Giemsa-stained film microscopy, which is the current gold standard for detection. This method provides an exciting alternative for malaria diagnosis.

