Title |
Combined DNA extraction and antibody elution from filter papers for the assessment of malaria transmission intensity in epidemiological studies
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Published in |
Malaria Journal, August 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1475-2875-12-272 |
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Authors |
Amrish Baidjoe, Will Stone, Ivo Ploemen, Shehu Shagari, Lynn Grignard, Victor Osoti, Euniah Makori, Jennifer Stevenson, Simon Kariuki, Colin Sutherland, Robert Sauerwein, Jonathan Cox, Chris Drakeley, Teun Bousema |
Abstract |
Informing and evaluating malaria control efforts relies on knowledge of local transmission dynamics. Serological and molecular tools have demonstrated great sensitivity to quantify transmission intensity in low endemic settings where the sensitivity of traditional methods is limited. Filter paper blood spots are commonly used a source of both DNA and antibodies. To enhance the operational practicability of malaria surveys, a method is presented for combined DNA extraction and antibody elution. |
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