Accuracy of a Plasmodium falciparum specific histidine-rich protein 2 rapid diagnostic test in the context of the presence of non-malaria fevers, prior anti-malarial use and seasonal malaria transmission

Abstract Background It remains challenging to distinguish malaria from other fever causing infections, as a positive rapid diagnostic test does not always signify a true active malaria infection. This study was designed to determine the influence of other causes of fever, prior anti-malarial treatme...

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Principais autores:	Francois Kiemde, Massa dit Achille Bonko, Marc Christian Tahita, Palpouguini Lompo, Toussaint Rouamba, Halidou Tinto, Michael Boele van Hensbroek, Petra F. Mens, Henk D. F. H. Schallig
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2017-07-01
coleção:	Malaria Journal
Assuntos:	RDT-PfHRP2 Diagnosis Malaria Fever Sensitivity Specificity
Acesso em linha:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-1941-6
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