Fig. 3From: Application of magnetic cytosmear for the estimation of Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte density and detection of asexual stages in asymptomatic childrenMDM counts increase sensitivity to late stage parasite forms and gametocytes (NF54 strain). a Radar log-plot of Thin Smear (TS) and MDM mean counts from five independent experiments showing increase in the late stage and gametocyte content on the MDM slides relative to TS slides. b Fold enrichment of infected RBCs (iRBCs) counts on the MDM slides relative to TS slides showing individual mean counts (circles) and quartile boxes (unity line indicates no-enrichment limit). The increase in fold enrichment with the parasite stage is consistent with the increase in intraerythrocytic haemozoin concentration [7]Back to article page