High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein: A Potential Ancillary Biomarker for Malaria Diagnosis and Morbidity
Background. Malaria remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Previous studies that assessed C-reactive protein (CRP) have centered on the conventional method. This study evaluated the usefulness of high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) in malaria diagnosis and morbidity in a pediatri...
Main Authors: | Otchere Addai-Mensah, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Enoch Odame Anto, Daniel Gyamfi, Lorraine Sallah, Dennis Agama, Richard Djabatey, Eddie-Williams Owiredu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/1408031 |
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