Estimating malaria parasite density is important for patient care and management in rural and urban health centers in endemic areas. Here, we describe methodologically the protocols and methods to identify and enumerate Plasmodium falciparum parasites from infected blood using light microscopy. We provide step-by-step protocols and evaluate any possible drawbacks that may limit the methods and prospects of using light microscopy in diagnosing malaria.
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【저자키워드】 Diagnosis, Microscopy, P. falciparum, Parasitemia, Giemsa stain,
【저자키워드】 Diagnosis, Microscopy, P. falciparum, Parasitemia, Giemsa stain,