Microscopic diagnosis of malaria in Kheda district of Gujarat. |
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| Authors: | A S Gautam R C Sharma R M Bhatt D K Gupta |
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| Affiliation: | Malaria Research Centre (Field Station), Civil Hospital, Nadiad, India. |
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| Abstract: | A study conducted in 1990 revealed that 2% (range 0.6-4.8) of negative blood smears were mislabelled as positive, and 6.7% of positive blood smears were mislabelled as negative. A result of such mislabelling would be inadequate treatment of a large number of patients. Hence the need to look into the training aspect and system of supervision of laboratory technicians. The present system of cross-checking of blood smears at different levels also needs to be reviewed. A study which could address itself to these needs is indicated. |
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