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Volume 20 No 17 (2022)
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Foldscope Microscopy Compared to Conventional Light Microscopy for Malaria Detection: A Cross-sectional Study from Rural Bengaluru
Dr. Arnaw Kishore
Abstract
Introduction – Malaria continues to pose a global health challenge, especially in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. While conventional microscopy remains the diagnostic gold standard for malaria, its high cost, fragility, and dependence on electricity make it impractical in remote areas. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), though widely adopted, are constrained by cold-chain requirements and reduced efficacy in high-temperature environments. In this context, foldscope, an innovative origami-based paper microscope, has garnered attention as a cost-effective, portable, and robust alternative for field diagnostics.
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Malaria, Foldscope, Diagnostics, Comparative analysis
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