The performance of an Histidine rich protein-2 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) against the standard microscopy in the diagnosis of malaria parasitaemia among febrile under-five children at Nnewi

Background: Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, thus there is need for quick, reliable inexpensive diagnostic tool to facilitate its prompt treatment especially in resource poor settings. Objectives: To compare the sensitivity of a locally available Histidinerich protein-2 b...

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Main Authors: Ezeudu CE, Ebenebe JC, Ugochukwu EF, Chukwuka JO, Amilo GI, Okorie OI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2024-07-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/294