Interpreting rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for Plasmodium falciparum

Abstract Objective Rapid diagnostic tests have been of tremendous help in malaria control in endemic areas, helping in diagnosis and treatment of malaria cases. It is heavily relied upon in many endemic areas where microscopy cannot be obtained. However, caution should be taken in the interpretation...

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Main Authors: Verner N. Orish, Virtue F. De-Gaulle, Adekunle O. Sanyaolu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3967-4