Reliability of rapid diagnostic tests in diagnosing pregnancy-associated malaria in north-eastern Tanzania

Reliability of rapid diagnostic tests in diagnosing pregnancy-associated malaria in north-eastern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment of pregnancy-associated malaria (PAM) are key aspects in averting adverse pregnancy outcomes. Microscopy is the gold standard in malaria diagnosis, but it has limited detection and availability...

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Main Authors: Minja Daniel TR, Schmiegelow Christentze, Oesterholt Mayke, Magistrado Pamela A, Boström Stéphanie, John Davis, Pehrson Caroline, Andersen Daniel, Deloron Philippe, Salanti Ali, Lemnge Martha, Luty Adrian JF, Alifrangis Michael, Theander Thor, Lusingu John PA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)
Reliability
Sensitivity
<it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>
Pregnancy-Associated Malaria (PAM)
Microscopy
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Sub-microscopic infections
Pregnancy outcomes
Tanzania
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/211

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