Could combined rapid diagnostic testing for malaria and c-reactive protein be helpful for the diagnosis and management of febrile illnesses in children under-5 years of age in rural Burkina Faso?

Could combined rapid diagnostic testing for malaria and c-reactive protein be helpful for the diagnosis and management of febrile illnesses in children under-5 years of age in rural Burkina Faso?

Abstract Background Febrile illnesses are among the most important reasons for medical consultation in sub-Saharan Africa and are frequently treated with antimicrobials due to the unavailability of appropriate diagnostic tools. This practice leads to antimicrobial resistance, with increasing mortali...

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Main Authors: Massa dit Achille Bonko, Ibrahima Karama, Francois Kiemde, Palpouguini Lompo, Zakaria Garba, Sibidou Yougbaré, Petra F. Mens, Halidou Tinto, Marc Christian Tahita, Henk. D. F. H. Schallig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Bacterial infections
Malaria
mRDT-PfHRP-2
C-reactive protein
Febrile children under 5
Antibiotics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07638-2

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