The detection of malaria parasite from three different parts of the body

ABSTRACT

Blood films from three different sites of the body of 56 patients were studied for malaria parasites. In the higher parasite density group the mean parasite count varies, the highest obtained from finger capillary blood, anticubital venous blood being intermediate and intradermal blood had the lowest count. The probable reason for this variation is discussed. In the lower parasite density group the mean speed in finding one parasite was statistically not significant in the three methods. Steps in performing intrademal blood letting is presented.