Are rapid diagnostic tests more accurate in diagnosis of <it>plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria compared to microscopy at rural health centres?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prompt, accurate diagnosis and treatment with artemisinin combination therapy remains vital to current malaria control. Blood film microscopy the current standard test for diagnosis of malaria has several limitations that necessitate...
Main Authors: | Magnussen Pascal, Batwala Vincent, Nuwaha Fred |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-12-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/349 |
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