Field-based Evaluation Of A Novel Magneto-optical Technique To Diagnose Malaria
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$637,411.00
Summary
Highly sensitive and low-cost and rapid malaria diagnosis is crucial for renewed efforts to eliminate the disease. We have developed a magneto-optic technique that can diagnose the presence of malaria parasites in blood samples within minutes, with a sensitivity approaching that of high-tech molecular methods that are not applicable at point of care. Here we propose to take this method from the laboratory to clinical settings in malaria endemic countries to directly evaluate its performance.