Beyond ‘test and treat’ – malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa

Background: Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have great potential to improve quality care and rational drug use in malaria-endemic settings although studies have shown common RDT non-compliance. Yet, evidence has largely been derived from limited hospital settings in few countries. This article...

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Main Author: Emily White Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/31744/pdf_346