Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Malaria Microscopy for Guiding Malaria Treatment of Uncomplicated Fevers in Nigeria and Prereferral Cases in 3 African Countries

Conclusions. RDTs are useful in guiding malaria management and were successfully used for diagnosis by trained CHWs. However, false-negative RDT results were identified and can undermine confidence in results and control efforts.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - December 7, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Falade, C. O., Ajayi, I. O., Nsungwa-Sabiiti, J., Siribie, M., Diarra, A., Serme, L., Afonne, C., Yusuf, O. B., Gansane, Z., Jegede, A. S., Singlovic, J., Gomes, M. Tags: MALARIA IN HIGHLY ENDEMIC AREAS: IMPROVING CONTROL THROUGH DIAGNOSIS, ARTEMISININ COMBINATION THERAPY, AND RECTAL ARTESUNATE TREATMENT Source Type: research