Table 2.
Malarial parasite detection by blood films and by OptiMAL
| OptiMAL Result | Blood film Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Positive | Negative | Positive | Negative |
| P vivax | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| P falciparum | 69 | 4 | 59 | 14 |
| Mixed infection | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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