Publications by authors named "Erica Fugikaha"
Article Synopsis
- Malaria transmission in Brazil varies by region, with asymptomatic Plasmodium sp. carriers (APCs) identified in the Amazon.
- Screening methods in blood banks often rely on donor risk assessment, leading to a risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.
- A study of 400 blood samples showed a 2.3% positivity rate for APCs, primarily involving mixed infections of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, highlighting the need for better screening practices in these areas.
This study aimed to evaluate the second-generation OptiMal test for malaria diagnosis under various storage conditions. It detected all the positive samples, except for two Plasmodium malariae samples. Further research evaluating diverse environmental conditions are important for ICT test applicability in Brazilian malaria areas.
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