What would PCR assessment change in the management of fevers in a malaria endemic area? A school-based study in Benin in children with and without fever

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A recent school-based study in Benin showed that applying a policy of anti-malarial prescriptions restricted to parasitologically-confirmed cases on the management of fever is safe and feasible. Additional PCR data were analysed in o...

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Main Authors: Faucher Jean-François, Aubouy Agnès, Béhéton Todoégnon, Makoutode Patrick, Abiou Grace, Doritchamou Justin, Houzé Pascal, Ouendo Edgard, Deloron Philippe, Cot Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/224