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A deep architecture based on attention mechanisms for effective end-to-end detection of early and mature malaria parasites in a realistic scenario
Luca Zedda, Andrea Loddo, Cecilia Di Ruberto
Background: Malaria is a critical and potentially fatal disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and is responsible for more than 600,000 deaths globally. Early and accurate detection of malaria parasites is crucial for effective treatment, yet conventional microscopy faces limitations in variability and efficiency. Methods: We propose a novel computer-aided detection framework based on deep learning and attention mechanisms, extending the YOLO-SPAM and YOLO-PAM models. Our approach facilitates the detection and classification of malaria parasites across all infection stages and supports multi-species identification. Results: The framework was evaluated on three publicly available datasets, demonstrating high accuracy in detecting four distinct malaria species and their life stages. Comparative analysis against state-of-the-art methodologies indicates significant improvements in both detection rates and diagnostic utility. Conclusion: This study presents a robust solution for automated malaria detection, offering valuable support for pathologists and enhancing diagnostic practices in real-world scenarios.
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| Task | Dataset | Model | Metric | Value | Rank at snapshot | Leaderboard | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria Falciparum Detection | M5-Malaria Dataset | YOLO Para | AP | 71.0 | #1 of 1 | Archive leaderboard | report |
| Malaria Falciparum Detection | MP-IDB | YOLO Para | AP | 86.5 | #1 of 1 | Archive leaderboard | report |
| Malaria Malariae Detection | MP-IDB | YOLO Para | AP | 94.9 | #1 of 1 | Archive leaderboard | report |
| Malaria Ovale Detection | MP-IDB | YOLO Para | AP | 95.1 | #1 of 1 | Archive leaderboard | report |
| Malaria Vivax Detection | MP-IDB | YOLO Para | AP | 88.3 | #1 of 1 | Archive leaderboard | report |
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