Comparative feasibility of implementing rapid diagnostic test and microscopy for parasitological diagnosis of malaria in Uganda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Uganda, parasite-based diagnosis is recommended for every patient suspected to have malaria before prescribing anti-malarials. However, the majority of patients are still treated presumptively especially in low-level health units....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Batwala Vincent, Magnussen Pascal, Nuwaha Fred
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/373