Systematic review and meta-analysis: rapid diagnostic tests <it>versus </it>placental histology, microscopy and PCR for malaria in pregnant women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During pregnancy, malaria infection with <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>or <it>Plasmodium vivax </it>is related to adverse maternal health and poor birth outcomes. Diagnosis of malaria, during pregnancy, is co...

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Main Authors: Kattenberg Johanna H, Ochodo Eleanor A, Boer Kimberly R, Schallig Henk DFH, Mens Petra F, Leeflang Mariska MG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/321