Accuracy of a rapid diagnostic test on the diagnosis of malaria infection and of malaria - attributable fever during low and high transmission season in Burkina Faso

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria management policies currently recommend that the treatment should only be administered after laboratory confirmation. Where microscopy is not available, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are the usual alternative. Conclusive evid...

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Main Authors: Tinto Halidou, Gobbi Federico, Angheben Andrea, Pattaro Cristian, Menten Joris, Sirima Sodiomon B, Bisoffi Zeno, Lodesani Claudia, Neya Bouma, Gobbo Maria, Van den Ende Jef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/192