Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann"
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Assessment of malaria real-time PCR methods and application with focus on lowlevel parasitaemia
Haanshuus, Christel Gill; Mørch, Kristine; Blomberg, Bjørn; Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann; Langeland, Nina; Hanevik, Kurt; Mohn, Stein Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-05)In epidemiological surveys and surveillance the application of molecular tools is essential in detecting submicroscopic malaria. A genus-specific conventional cytochrome b (cytb) PCR has shown high sensitivity in field ... -
Challenges in diagnosing paediatric malaria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann; Haanshuus, Christel Gill; Fataki, Maulidi; Langeland, Nina; Blomberg, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-07-03)Background: Malaria is a major cause of paediatric morbidity and mortality. As no clinical features clearly differentiate malaria from other febrile illnesses, and malaria diagnosis is challenged by often lacking laboratory ... -
Challenges in diagnosing pediatric malaria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann; Haanshuus, Christel Gill; Moyo, Sabrina John; Fataki, Maulidi; Langeland, Nina; Blomberg, Bjørn (Conference poster, 2012-10-15) -
Diagnosing pediatric malaria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Clinical and laboratorial perspectives
Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann (Doctoral thesis, 2014-05-20)Malaria is an extensive global health issue with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnostics of malaria are challenging. Clinically malaria is indistinguishable from various other infectious diseases. Microscopy of blood ... -
No asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia found among 108 young children at one health facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann; Tellevik, Marit Gjerde; Fataki, Maulidi; Langeland, Nina; Blomberg, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-14)Background: Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia has been reported in areas with high malaria transmission. It may serve as a reservoir for continued transmission, and furthermore complicates diagnostics, as not all individuals ... -
PCR targeting Plasmodium mitochondrial genome of DNA extracted from dried blood on filter paper compared to whole blood
Strøm, Gro Elizabeth Ann; Moyo, Sabrina John; Fataki, Maulidi; Langeland, Nina; Blomberg, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-04-07)Background: Monitoring mortality and morbidity attributable to malaria is paramount to achieve elimination of malaria. Diagnosis of malaria is challenging and PCR is a reliable method for identifying malaria with high ...