Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic for malaria in Extra-Amazon Region, Brazil

Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic for malaria in Extra-Amazon Region, Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for malaria have been demonstrated to be effective and they should replace microscopy in certain areas.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>The cost-effectiveness of five RDT and thick smear micr...

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Main Authors:	de Oliveira Maria Regina F, Giozza Silvana P, Peixoto Henry M, Romero Gustavo AS
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2012-11-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Subjects:	Malaria Diagnoses Rapid test Microscopy Economic evaluation
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/390

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