Field evaluation of a rapid diagnostic test (Parascreen™) for malaria diagnosis in the Peruvian Amazon

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The rapid diagnostic tests for malaria (RDT) constitute a fast and opportune alternative for non-complicated malaria diagnosis in areas where microscopy is not available. The objective of this study was to validate a RDT named Parasc...

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Main Authors: Rodriguez Hugo, Grande Tanilu, Rosas Angel, Bendezu Jorge, Llanos-Cuentas Alejandro, Escobedo Jorge, Gamboa Dionicia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/154