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https://read.qxmd.com/read/27459856/performance-of-rapid-diagnostic-test-blood-film-microscopy-and-pcr-for-the-diagnosis-of-malaria-infection-among-febrile-children-from-korogwe-district-tanzania
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COMPARATIVE STUDY
Coline Mahende, Billy Ngasala, John Lusingu, Tai-Soon Yong, Paminus Lushino, Martha Lemnge, Bruno Mmbando, Zul Premji
BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and light microscopy are still recommended for diagnosis to guide the clinical management of malaria despite difficult challenges in rural settings. The performance of these tests may be affected by several factors, including malaria prevalence and intensity of transmission. The study evaluated the diagnostic performance of malaria RDT, light microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecting malaria infections among febrile children at outpatient clinic in Korogwe District, northeastern Tanzania...
July 26, 2016: Malaria Journal
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