Malaria Cell Detection Using Deep Neural Networks

TL;DR

This paper presents a deep learning model based on ResNet50 for automated malaria cell detection, achieving high accuracy and providing a user-friendly web application to assist diagnosis in resource-limited settings.

Contribution

It introduces a CNN-based approach using transfer learning for malaria detection and develops an accessible web tool for practical deployment.

Findings

High accuracy, precision, and recall in malaria detection

Effective use of transfer learning with ResNet50

Web application for easy diagnosis assistance

Abstract

Malaria remains one of the most pressing public health concerns globally, causing significant morbidity and mortality, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and disease management. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as microscopic examination of blood smears, are labor-intensive and require significant expertise, which may not be readily available in resource-limited settings. This project aims to automate the detection of malaria-infected cells using a deep learning approach. We employed a convolutional neural network (CNN) based on the ResNet50 architecture, leveraging transfer learning to enhance performance. The Malaria Cell Images Dataset from Kaggle, containing 27,558 images categorized into infected and uninfected cells, was used for training and evaluation. Our model demonstrated high accuracy, precision, and recall, indicating its potential as a reliable tool for assisting in malaria diagnosis. Additionally, a web application was developed using Streamlit to allow users to upload cell images and receive predictions about malaria infection, making the technology accessible and user-friendly. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the methodology, experiments, and results, highlighting the effectiveness of deep learning in medical image analysis.