Laboratory Diagnosis Of Malaria-Various Method And It’s Comparision

Laboratory Diagnosis Of Malaria

Authors

  • Dhaval Mehta
  • N.J. Desai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.538

Keywords:

Laboratory Diagnosis, Method, malaria

Abstract

This is a comparative review of various techniques used for the detection of various malarial species, it’s specificity, sensitivity and availability at tertiary care center with its cost effectiveness. 

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Mehta, D., & Desai, N. (2013). Laboratory Diagnosis Of Malaria-Various Method And It’s Comparision: Laboratory Diagnosis Of Malaria. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 4(3), 136–141. https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.538

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Review Article