Evaluation of the Kawamoto method for rapid malaria diagnosis

Abstract

The Kawamoto method for malaria diagnosis uses fluorochrome staining and an interference filter system in a daylight-illuminated microscope. Although suggested to be more sensitive, easier and quicker than Giemsa staining, several problems were encountered when attempting to use the method in a developing country referral hospital. The method in its present form does not appear to be suitable for widespread use in developing countries