Title: Data and image transfer using mobile phones to strengthen microscopy-based diagnostic services in low and middle income country laboratories

Authors: Tuijn, Coosje J.

Place: [San Francisco, CA etc.

Publisher: Public library of science] (PLoS)

Year: 2011

Journal: PLoS one

Volume: Vol. 6, Issue 12

PAGE: --

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, communicable diseases, developing countries, scientific apparatus and instruments, rural health, uganda

Abstract: A feasibility study was carried out in Uganda, capturing microscopy images on mobile phones, relaying them to a central review website and feeding back to the sender. The system was deemed feasible and of potential benefit in resource poor settings.

URL: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0028348

Document type: E-article