Microscopy underestimates submicroscopic malaria infections in Ethiopia’s southern rift valley: a community-based cross-sectional study

These findings emphasize that community-based malaria diagnosis using microscopy underestimates malaria prevalence, highlighting the need for improved diagnostic methods.

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Malaria Journal
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2026-03-28
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-026-05890-4
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Malaria Research and Control
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Microscopy underestimates submicroscopic malaria infections in Ethiopia’s southern rift valley: a community-based cross-sectional study

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Abstract

These findings emphasize that community-based malaria diagnosis using microscopy underestimates malaria prevalence, highlighting the need for improved diagnostic methods.

Malaria Journal
Hawassa University (ET), Dilla University (ET), Arba Minch University (ET)
Good health and well-being
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