Abstract
We conducted contact tracing and high-risk group screening using pooled real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to support malaria elimination in Thailand. PCR detected more Plasmodium infections than the local and expert microscopists. High-throughput pooling technique reduced costs and allowed prompt reporting of results.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Contact Tracing*
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DNA, Protozoan / genetics
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DNA, Protozoan / isolation & purification*
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Female
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Humans
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Malaria / diagnosis*
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Malaria / epidemiology*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Thailand / epidemiology
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Young Adult