Scale-up of home-based management of malaria based on rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy in a resource-poor country: results in Senegal

Scale-up of home-based management of malaria based on rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy in a resource-poor country: results in Senegal

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Effective case management of malaria requires prompt diagnosis and treatment within 24 hours. Home-based management of malaria (HMM) improves access to treatment for populations with limited access to health facilities. In Senegal, a...

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Main Authors: Thiam Sylla, Thwing Julie, Diallo Ibrahima, Fall Fatou B, Diouf Mame B, Perry Robert, Ndiop Medoune, Diouf Mamadou L, Cisse Moustapha M, Diaw Mamadou M, Thior Moussa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Treatment
Diagnosis
Community
Home-based management
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/334

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