Evaluation of a PfHRP2 and a pLDH-based rapid diagnostic test for the diagnosis of severe malaria in 2 populations of African children.

BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) now play an important role in the diagnosis of falciparum malaria in many countries where the disease is endemic. Although these tests have been extensively evaluated in uncomplicated falciparum malaria, reliable data on their performance for diagnosing pote...

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Main Authors: Hendriksen, I, Mtove, G, Pedro, A, Gomes, E, Silamut, K, Lee, S, Mwambuli, A, Gesase, S, Reyburn, H, Day, N, White, N, von Seidlein, L, Dondorp, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011

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