PMID: 2115731Jun 1, 1990Paper

Continuous in-vitro cultivation of Plasmodium falciparum in Ibadan: solutions to scientific and logistical problems

African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
O Sodeinde, C K Williams

Abstract

The technique of continuous in-vitro cultivation of Plasmodium falciparum has not been widely applied in malaria-endemic areas, due to scientific as well as purely logistical problems. Methods for solving or coping with these problems are described. They have already proved effective for over 4 years. The parasites harvested have been satisfactory, as judged by reproducible logarithmic growth curves and normal morphology in Leishman-stained smears as well as phase-contrast microscopy of wet-preparations. They have also been successfully used as antigen sources in the malarial fluorescent-antibody test and to investigate enhanced platelet aggregation in experimental malaria.

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