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Limited threat of Plasmodium falciparum pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletion to the utility of HRP2-based malaria RDTs in Northern Uganda
BackgroundRapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) that detect Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein-2 (PfHRP2) are exclusively deployed in Uganda, but...
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Evaluation of the performance of advantage P.f. malaria Card® and advantage malaria Pan + Pf Card®, two rapid diagnostic tests for parasitological confirmation of malaria cases in field situation in Togo
BackgroundIn Togo, malaria remains a major public health problem, and the management of suspected cases requires confirmation with appropriate...
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Immunodiagonsis of Malaria
Malaria remains one of the world’s most important public health threats, and prompt, precise diagnosis is still an essential component of malaria...
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Health workers’ adherence to malaria case management protocols in Northern Sudan: a qualitative study
BackgroundNonadherence to national standards for malaria diagnosis and treatment has been reported in Sudan. In this study, qualitative research...
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First field and laboratory evaluation of LAMP assay for malaria diagnosis in Cubal, Angola
BackgroundMalaria is a globally distributed infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization, Angola is one of the six countries that...
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Poor performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of Plasmodium malariae among returned international travellers in China
BackgroundMalaria is a worldwide infectious disease. For countries that have achieved malaria elimination, the prevention of re-establishment due to...
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Asymptomatic malaria infection, associated factors and accuracy of diagnostic tests in a historically high transmission setting in Northern Uganda
BackgroundAsymptomatic malaria infections are important parasite reservoirs and could sustain transmission in the population, but they are often...
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Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
BackgroundCommunity case management of malaria (CCMm) is an equity-focused strategy that complements and extends the reach of health services by...
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Malaria
Malaria is a disease known to mankind since prehistoric times and still remains a major vector-borne parasitic disease, causing high morbidity and...
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Molecular investigation of malaria-infected patients in Djibouti city (2018–2021)
BackgroundThe Republic of Djibouti is a malaria endemic country that was in pre-elimination phase in 2006–2012. From 2013, however, malaria has...
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Malaria among under-five children in rural communities of Al-Mahweet governorate, Yemen
BackgroundMalaria burden among under-five children living in endemic areas of Yemen is largely unknown due to the lack of community-based studies....
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Diagnostic performance of NxTek™ Eliminate Malaria-Pf test for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum in school children with asymptomatic malaria
BackgroundOne of the major roadblocks to the falciparum malaria elimination programme is the presence of a portion of the population, such as school...
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Introduction: An Overview of Malaria and Plasmodium
Malaria is a terrible infectious disease that affects people all over the world. Because it is so common in economically develo** regions’ poorer...
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Performance of ultra-sensitive malaria rapid diagnostic test to detect Plasmodium falciparum infection in pregnant women in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BackgroundLow peripheral parasitaemia caused by sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum in the placenta hampers the diagnosis of malaria in pregnant...
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Screening of malaria infections in human blood samples with varying parasite densities and anaemic conditions using AI-Powered mid-infrared spectroscopy
BackgroundEffective testing for malaria, including the detection of infections at very low densities, is vital for the successful elimination of the...
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The private sector market for malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria: results of the 2018 market survey
BackgroundTo avoid misuse of anti-malarials, correct diagnosis of fever prior to drug prescription is essential. Presumptive treatment in the private...
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Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) studies assessing the clinical performance of highly sensitive rapid diagnostic tests (HS-RDT) for Plasmodium falciparum detection
BackgroundRapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are effective tools to diagnose and inform the treatment of malaria in adults and children. The recent...
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Performance of antigen detection for HRP2-based malaria rapid diagnostic tests in community surveys: Tanzania, July–November 2017
BackgroundMalaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) based on the detection of the Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) antigen are...
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Time series analysis of malaria cases to assess the impact of various interventions over the last three decades and forecasting malaria in India towards the 2030 elimination goals
BackgroundDespite the progress made in this decade towards malaria elimination, it remains a significant public health concern in India and many...
