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Rational case management of malaria with a rapid diagnostic test, Paracheck Pf®, in antenatal health care in Bangui, Central African Republic

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background Both treatment and prevention strategies are recommended by the World Health Organization for the control of malaria during pregnancy in tropical areas.
Manirakiza Alexandre, Serdouma Eugène, Heredeïbona Luc, Djalle Djibrine, Madji Nestor, Moyen Methode, Soula Georges, Le Faou Alain, Delmont Jean   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementation of broad screening with Ebola rapid diagnostic tests in Forécariah, Guinea

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2017
Background: Laboratory-enhanced surveillance is critical for rapidly detecting the potential re-emergence of Ebola virus disease. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for Ebola antigens could expand diagnostic capacity for Ebola virus disease.
Frantz Jean Louis, Jennifer Y. Huang, Yacouba K. Nebie, Lamine Koivogui, Gayatri Jayaraman, Nadine Abiola, Amanda Vansteelandt, Mary C. Worrel, Judith Shang, Louise B. Murphy, David L. Fitter, Barbara J. Marston, Lise Martel   +12 more
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The accuracy of a recombinant antigen immunochromatographic test for the detection of Strongyloides stercoralis infection in migrants from sub-Saharan Africa

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Background Strongyloidiasis, a nematode infection which is mainly caused by Strongyloides stercoralis in humans, can lead to a fatal syndrome in immunocompromised individuals. Its diagnosis is challenging due to the absence of a diagnostic gold standard.
Francesca Tamarozzi, Silvia Stefania Longoni, Cristina Mazzi, Eleonora Rizzi, Rahmah Noordin, Dora Buonfrate   +5 more
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Rapid diagnostic test for respiratory infections

Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.), 2017
Acute respiratory infections are the second cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adults worldwide, being viruses, bacteria and fungi involved in their etiology. The rapid diagnosis allows for a better clinical management of the patient, for adopting public health measures and for controlling possible outbreaks. The main etiologic agents can
Marimón, José María, Navarro-Marí, José María   +1 more
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Performance and time to become negative after treatment of three malaria rapid diagnostic tests in low and high malaria transmission settings

Malaria Journal, 2016
Background The performance of different malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) may be influenced by transmission intensity and by the length of time each test requires to become negative after treatment and patient’s recovery. Methods Results of three RDTs
Francesco Grandesso, Carolyn Nabasumba, Dan Nyehangane, Anne-Laure Page, Mathieu Bastard, Martin De Smet, Yap Boum, Jean-François Etard   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rapid Diagnostic Test for Sleeping Sickness

New England Journal of Medicine, 2013
Sleeping sickness, or human African trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening vectorborne disease of sub-Saharan Africa. Data on a prototype rapid diagnostic test for this condition are presented.
Büscher, P., Guilleman, Q., /Lejon, Veerle   +2 more
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Laboratory evaluation of the Chembio Dual Path Platform HIV-Syphilis Assay

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2016
Background: Use of rapid diagnostic tests for HIV and syphilis has increased remarkably in the last decade. As new rapid diagnostic tests become available, there is a continuous need to assess their performance and operational characteristics prior to ...
Mireille B. Kalou, Arnold Castro, Amy Watson, Heather Jost, Stacy Clay, Ye Tun, Cheng Chen, Kevin Karem, John N. Nkengasong, Ronald Ballard, Bharat Parekh   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

The prevalence of positive rapid diagnostic test of hepatitis C virus infection in Ghana

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: HCV infection is one of the most common viral hepatitis in Africa. Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is a useful tool to identify antibody anti-HCV in point of care.
Masood Maleki Birjandi, Mahbobeh Oroei
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source