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Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Parasites [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2002
SUMMARY Malaria presents a diagnostic challenge to laboratories in most countries. Endemic malaria, population movements, and travelers all contribute to presenting the laboratory with diagnostic problems for which it may have little expertise available.
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Demand for rapid diagnostic tests, 2011–2021.

, 2018
Demand for rapid diagnostic tests, 2011–2021.
M. Pérez Gonzàlez (5770487), J. Kuritsky (5770493), P. Maggiore (5770481), J. Williams (3964775), D. Low-Beer (5770484), S. Hargreaves (5770496), V. Habiyambere (5770463), N. Ford (5770472), D. Edgil (5770490), J. Stover (5770475), T. NeSmith (5770499), L. Vojnov (5770469), L. Hasek (5770478), B. Dongmo Nguimfack (5770466)   +13 more
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Summary of diagnostic assessments of Chikungunya antibody or antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, 2005–2018.

, 2022
Summary of diagnostic assessments of Chikungunya antibody or antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, 2005–2018.
Patrícia Brasil (411818), André M. Siqueira (8537580), Sabine Dittrich (85996), José Moreira (3212181)   +3 more
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Enhancing diagnostic sensitivity: Investigating molecular mechanisms of Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (AgRDTs) variability across SARS-CoV-2 variants [PDF]

Research Ideas and Outcomes
The emergence of COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, led to the widespread use of antigen rapid diagnostic tests (AgRDTs) due to their speed, affordability and ease of use.
Frank Twum Aboagye, Mawutor Kwame Ahiabu, Maame Ekua Acquah, Queenstar Quarshie, Naa Kumah, Hannah Akahoho, Nfayem Imoro, Abena Enninful, Bill Egyam, Yvonne Ashong   +9 more
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Serological and parasitological response in chronic Chagas patients 3 years after nifurtimox treatment

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2013
Background With declining vectorial transmission, Chagas disease predominantly affects adults nowadays. The efficacy of nifurtimox in the chronic phase in adult patients is poorly known, particularly in regions where there is no risk of reinfection ...
Jackson Yves, Chatelain Eric, Mauris Anne, Holst Marylise, Miao Qianqian, Chappuis Francois, Ndao Momar   +6 more
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Plasmodium falciparum Allelic Diversity: A Comparison of DNA Extraction from Isolates Collected on Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Rdts) and Filter Paper

Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2021
Background: To perform molecular epidemiologic studies based on large cohorts, material such as RDTs or filter papers are useful for biological sample collection and extraction of RNA or DNA of good quality.
Denise Patricia Mawili-Mboumba, Marie Louise Tshibola Mbuyi, Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwe, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet   +3 more
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Diagnostic performance evaluation of hepatitis B e antigen rapid diagnostic tests in Malawi

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has targeted a reduction in viral hepatitis-related mortality by 65% and incidence by 90% by 2030, necessitating enhanced hepatitis B treatment and prevention programmes in low- and middle-income countries ...
Alexander J. Stockdale, Niza M. Silungwe, Isaac Thom Shawa, Benno Kreuels, Melita A. Gordon, Anna Maria Geretti   +5 more
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Diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests for the early detection of leptospirosis

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2019
Background: Leptospirosis is often misdiagnosed with several other tropical febrile illnesses in Malaysia due to similarities in clinical manifestations. Although treatment regimens could be started based on clinical judgments, early diagnosis has become
Siti N. Alia, Narcisse Joseph, Noraini Philip, Nurul N. Azhari, Bashiru Garba, Siti N. Masri, Zamberi Sekawi, Vasantha K. Neela   +7 more
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Comparative performance study of three Ebola rapid diagnostic tests in Guinea

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background The 2014/15 Ebola outbreak in West Africa resulted in 11,000 deaths and massive strain on local health systems, and the ongoing outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has afflicted more than 3000 people.
Zelda Moran, William Rodriguez, Doré Ahmadou, Barré Soropogui, N’ Faly Magassouba, Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Yanis Ben Amor   +6 more
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MALARIA OR NOT MALARIA , To treat or not to treat ?

Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 2014
The revised W.H.O. guidelines for malaria management in endemic countries recommend that treatment should be reserved to laboratory confirmed cases, both for adults and children.
Ahmed M Alamin, omran saeed, Yasar Albushra Ahmed   +2 more
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