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Performance of two rapid diagnostic tests for malaria diagnosis at the China-Myanmar border area.

Authors :
Juan Yan
Nana Li
Xu Wei
Peipei Li
Zhenjun Zhao
Lili Wang
Siying Li
Xiaomei Li
Ying Wang
Shuying Li
Zhaoqing Yang
Bin Zheng
Guofa Zhou
Guiyun Yan
Liwang Cui
Yaming Cao
Qi Fan
Source :
Malaria Journal. 2013, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p. 1 Color Photograph, 9 Charts.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the performance of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for diagnosis of malaria at the China-Myanmar border area. It discusses the importance of RDT in malaria control and management programmes in the world. It states that the performance of RDT under different endemic conditions suggests its requirement for malaria diagnosis. It reports the effect of humidity and extreme temperatures on the performance of RDT.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14752875
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Malaria Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86955977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-12-73