Advancements in Diagnosing and Treatments Plasmodium knowlesi: Challenges and Innovations

Authors: Moumaris M*

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000622

Volume 7, Issue 5

Abstract

Diagnosing malaria, especially Plasmodium knowlesi, is challenging due to its similarity to other species, which often results in misdiagnoses. While rapid diagnostic tests are unreliable and expensive PCR methods, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) presents an option that needs further validation.

Keywords: Plasmodium knowlesi; Malaria; Infection; Diagnosis; Treatments

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