Table 2 Malaria cases: comparison of test results
From: Comparison of different methods for delayed post-mortem diagnosis of falciparum malaria
Malaria Cases | Sex(F-M)/Age (y) | Interval between death & autopsy | Microscopy of blood slides | ICT | PCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patient 1 (2001) | M/49 | 4-7 h | Inclusion bodies* in approx. 70% of erythrocytes | Positive | Positive |
Patient 2 (2001) | F/53 | 5-8 h | Inclusion bodies* in approx. 50% of erythrocytes (figure 1) | Positive | Positive |
Patient 3 (2004) | F/37 | 2-3 d | Inclusion bodies* in approx. 65% of erythrocytes | Positive | Positive |
Patient 4 (2006) | M/51 | 4-5 d | Autolytic | Positive | Positive |
Patient 5 (2008) | F/63 | 3-4 d | Partially autolytic, inclusion bodies* in preserved erythrocytes | Positive | Positive |