Placental <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic setting

Placental <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>malaria infection: Operational accuracy of HRP2 rapid diagnostic tests in a malaria endemic setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria has a negative effect on the outcome of pregnancy. Pregnant women are at high risk of severe malaria and severe haemolytic anaemia, which contribute 60-70% of foetal and perinatal losses. Peripheral blood smear microscopy und...

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Main Authors: Montague Mark, Riches Clare, Tumwine Lynette K, Nassali Mercy, Tibenderana James K, Kyabayinze Daniel J, Counihan Helen, Hamade Prudence, Van Geertruyden Jean-Pierre, Meek Sylvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/306

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