Accuracy of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in community studies and their impact on treatment of malaria in an area with declining malaria burden in north-eastern Tanzania
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite some problems related to accuracy and applicability of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), they are currently the best option in areas with limited laboratory services for improving case management through parasitological...
Main Authors: | Theander Thor G, Alifrangis Michael, Magistrado Pamela, Lusingu John PA, Mmbando Bruno P, Francis Filbert, Ishengoma Deus S, Bygbjerg Ib C, Lemnge Martha M |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/176 |
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