Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in endemic countries
K Abba, JJ Deeks, PL Olliaro, CM Naing… - Cochrane database …, 2011 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for Plasmodium falciparum malaria use
antibodies to detect either HRP‐2 antigen or pLDH antigen, and can improve access to …
antibodies to detect either HRP‐2 antigen or pLDH antigen, and can improve access to …
The point-of-care laboratory in clinical microbiology
M Drancourt, A Michel-Lepage, S Boyer… - Clinical microbiology …, 2016 - Am Soc Microbiol
SUMMARY Point-of-care (POC) laboratories that deliver rapid diagnoses of infectious
diseases were invented to balance the centralization of core laboratories. POC laboratories …
diseases were invented to balance the centralization of core laboratories. POC laboratories …
Malaria diagnostic methods with the elimination goal in view
Malaria control measures have been in use for years but have not completely curbed the
spread of infection. Ultimately, global elimination is the goal. A major playmaker in the …
spread of infection. Ultimately, global elimination is the goal. A major playmaker in the …
Diagnostics as essential tools for containing antibacterial resistance
IN Okeke, RW Peeling, H Goossens… - Drug resistance …, 2011 - Elsevier
Antibacterial drugs are overused and often inappropriately selected. This exacerbates drug
resistance and exacts a high burden from acute respiratory tract, bloodstream, sexually …
resistance and exacts a high burden from acute respiratory tract, bloodstream, sexually …
Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated non‐falciparum or Plasmodium vivax malaria in endemic countries
K Abba, AJ Kirkham, PL Olliaro… - Cochrane Database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background In settings where both Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum infection
cause malaria, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) need to distinguish which species is causing …
cause malaria, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) need to distinguish which species is causing …
Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection is associated with anaemia in pregnancy and can be more cost-effectively detected by rapid diagnostic test than by …
JR Matangila, J Lufuluabo, AL Ibalanky… - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Background In areas of high malaria transmission, Plasmodium falciparum infection during
pregnancy is characterized by malaria-related anaemia, placental malaria and does not …
pregnancy is characterized by malaria-related anaemia, placental malaria and does not …
Cost-effectiveness of malaria microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests versus presumptive diagnosis: implications for malaria control in Uganda
V Batwala, P Magnussen, KS Hansen, F Nuwaha - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background Current Uganda National Malaria treatment guidelines recommend
parasitological confirmation either by microscopy or rapid diagnostic test (RDT) before …
parasitological confirmation either by microscopy or rapid diagnostic test (RDT) before …
Study protocol: realist evaluation of effectiveness and sustainability of a community health workers programme in improving maternal and child health in Nigeria
Background Achievement of improved maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes continues
to be an issue of international priority, particularly for sub-Saharan African countries such as …
to be an issue of international priority, particularly for sub-Saharan African countries such as …
Incorporating demand and supply constraints into economic evaluations in low‐income and middle‐income countries
A Vassall, L Mangham‐Jefferies, GB Gomez… - Health …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Global guidelines for new technologies are based on cost and efficacy data from a limited
number of trial locations. Country‐level decision makers need to consider whether cost …
number of trial locations. Country‐level decision makers need to consider whether cost …
Cost-effectiveness analysis of malaria rapid diagnostic tests: a systematic review
Background: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) can effectively manage malaria cases and reduce
excess costs brought by misdiagnosis. However, few studies have evaluated the economic …
excess costs brought by misdiagnosis. However, few studies have evaluated the economic …